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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
Oxalate22 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

A common practice is: 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 Dandelion greens safe for kidney disease?

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.