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Grape leaves, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Grape leaves is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 14% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus91 mg9%
Low
Sodium9 mg<1%
Low
Potassium272 mg14%
Low

About this food

Grape leaves 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

From the potassium angle (14%), how much Grape leaves fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein5.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber11 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)6.3 gNatural sugar
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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Grape leaves falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (14%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Grape leaves rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 272 mg, 14% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Grape leaves is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Grape leaves?

On a per-100 g basis, Grape leaves contains Potassium 272 mg, or 14% 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 272 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 less in Potassium (272 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.