Eggplant, pickled
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus9 mg<1%Low
Sodium1674 mg84%High
Potassium12 mg<1%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 84% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.
Other nutrients
Protein0.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.8 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.