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Cowpeas, leafy tips, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Cowpeas's Moderate rating is led by Potassium (23%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus9 mg<1%
Low
Sodium7 mg<1%
Low
Potassium455 mg23%
Moderate

About this food

Cowpeas (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 is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (23%), how much Cowpeas fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein4.1 gNot part of rating
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 Cowpeas safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Cowpeas is Moderate. Main consideration: Potassium at 23% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Cowpeas rated Moderate?

Cowpeas is rated Moderate because Potassium is 23% of its limit (455 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 15-25% range.

How much Potassium is in Cowpeas?

On a per-100 g basis, Cowpeas contains Potassium 455 mg, or 23% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Cowpeas safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Cowpeas exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 455 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Cowpeas compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Cowpeas is more in Potassium (455 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.