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Eggplant, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Eggplant falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Potassium (11%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus24 mg2%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium229 mg11%
Low

About this food

About Eggplant: 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. As a Vegetables item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

The most striking number here is potassium (11%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Eggplant.

Other nutrients

Protein1 gNot part of rating
Fiber3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.5 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine50.8 mgModerate purineNot rated · exact match
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?

Eggplant scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (11% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Eggplant rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (229 mg, 11%) is the most prominent of Eggplant's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Eggplant?

Data: 100 g of Eggplant has Potassium 229 mg (11% 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 229 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 less Potassium at 229 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.