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Cress, garden, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Cress's Moderate rating is led by Potassium (18%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus48 mg5%
Low
Sodium244 mg12%
Low
Potassium353 mg18%
Moderate

About this food

Cress (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 (18%), how much Cress fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein1.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.1 gNatural sugar
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 Cress safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Cress falls in the Moderate tier, with Potassium (18%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Cress rated Moderate?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 353 mg, 18% of the limit, in the 15-25% band - so Cress is rated Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Cress?

On a per-100 g basis, Cress contains Potassium 353 mg, or 18% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Cress safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Cress exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 353 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Cress compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Cress is more in Potassium (353 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.