Dandelion greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Dandelion greens lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 12%, still comfortably low.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus42 mg4%
Low
Sodium44 mg2%
Low
Potassium232 mg12%
Low
About this food
For Vegetables, Dandelion greens is a typical example. 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
Potassium at 12% is the main consideration. Concentrated forms such as juice and dried fruit absorb faster; whole foods are gentler.
Other nutrients
Protein2 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.5 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Dandelion greens scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (12% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.
Why is Dandelion greens rated Kidney-friendly?
The reason: Potassium (232 mg, 12%) is the most prominent of Dandelion greens's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.
How much Potassium is in Dandelion greens?
Per 100 g, Dandelion greens provides Potassium 232 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (12%).
Is Dandelion greens safe on a low-potassium diet?
On a low-potassium plan, Dandelion greens falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 232 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.
How does Dandelion greens compare to other vegetables foods?
Within Vegetables, Dandelion greens ranks less on Potassium (232 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.