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Grape leaves, canned

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Higher riskGrape leaves is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 143% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus34 mg3%
Low
Sodium2853 mg143%
High
Potassium29 mg1%
Low

About this food

Grape leaves sits in the Vegetables group. 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

Grape leaves's sodium (143%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein4.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber9.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate4 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: 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 Grape leaves safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Grape leaves is Higher risk - Sodium (143%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Grape leaves rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Grape leaves's Sodium is 2853 mg, 143% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Grape leaves?

On a per-100 g basis, Grape leaves contains Sodium 2853 mg, or 143% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Grape leaves safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Grape leaves falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 29 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Grape leaves compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Grape leaves is more in Sodium (2853 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.