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Chrysanthemum, garland, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
LimitMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Chrysanthemum is Limit: Potassium hits 28% of its limit, close to the warning band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus54 mg5%
Low
Sodium118 mg6%
Low
Potassium567 mg28%
High

About this food

Chrysanthemum is a common member of Vegetables. Vegetables are a key source of fiber and vitamins and are beneficial in CKD. Some are high in potassium, but slicing, boiling and discarding the water can remove about 30-50% of the potassium - a practical step. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (28%), how much Chrysanthemum fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein3.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chrysanthemum safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Chrysanthemum is Limit - Potassium (28%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Chrysanthemum rated Limit?

Rating basis: Chrysanthemum's Potassium is 567 mg, 28% of the daily limit, judged as Limit per the 25-30% tier.

How much Potassium is in Chrysanthemum?

On a per-100 g basis, Chrysanthemum contains Potassium 567 mg, or 28% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Chrysanthemum safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Chrysanthemum exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 567 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Chrysanthemum compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Chrysanthemum is more in Potassium (567 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.