Collards, frozen, chopped, unprepared
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus27 mg3%Low
Sodium48 mg2%Low
Potassium253 mg13%Low
About this food
Collards belongs to the Vegetables category. 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.
Nutrient insight
The most striking number here is potassium (13%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Collards.
Other nutrients
Protein2.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine26.1 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate19.5 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food
Practical tips
A handy approach - Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.