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Collards, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyCollards scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 11% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus25 mg2%
Low
Sodium17 mg<1%
Low
Potassium213 mg11%
Low

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Collards is worth a closer look - 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

Collards's potassium is the top contributor (11% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Other nutrients

Protein3 gNot part of rating
Fiber4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.5 gNatural sugar
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

Practical tip: 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 Collards safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Collards falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (11%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Collards rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 213 mg, 11% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Collards is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Collards?

Per 100 g, Collards contains Potassium 213 mg, which is 11% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Collards safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Collards falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 213 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Collards compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Collards has less Potassium - 213 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.