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Eggplant, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Eggplant lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Sodium is highest at 12%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus15 mg2%
Low
Sodium239 mg12%
Low
Potassium123 mg6%
Low

About this food

For Vegetables, Eggplant 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

Eggplant's sodium is 12% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein0.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.2 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine50.8 mgModerate purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate62 mgModerate oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

A handy approach - 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 Eggplant safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Eggplant is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (12%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Eggplant rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Eggplant's three minerals, Sodium is highest (239 mg, 12%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Eggplant?

Data: 100 g of Eggplant has Sodium 239 mg (12% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Eggplant safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Eggplant falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 123 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Eggplant compare to other vegetables foods?

Next to other Vegetables options, Eggplant carries more Sodium at 239 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.