Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Eggplant is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 6% of the limit.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus15 mg2%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium123 mg6%
Low
About this food
Eggplant is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.
Nutrient insight
Eggplant's potassium reaches 6% of the limit - the leading item. Patients with normal blood potassium can eat moderate amounts; those with hyperkalemia should be more careful.
Other nutrients
Protein0.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
If you are managing mineral intake: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.
Eggplant scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (6% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.
Why is Eggplant rated Kidney-friendly?
The reason: Potassium (123 mg, 6%) is the most prominent of Eggplant's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.
How much Potassium is in Eggplant?
Eggplant's Potassium content is 123 mg per 100 g - 6% of the daily limit of 2,000 mg.
Is Eggplant safe on a low-potassium diet?
If you are on a potassium-restricted diet, Eggplant falls below 300 mg per 100 g - Potassium comes in at 123 mg. Always verify against your own daily limit.
How does Eggplant compare to other vegetables foods?
How does Eggplant compare within Vegetables? Its Potassium (123 mg per 100 g) is less than the category average. The rating below is calculated from this food's own data.