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Hearts of palm, canned

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateHearts of palm's standout mineral is Sodium (21% of limit), giving it a Moderate rating - fine to eat with attention to portions.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus65 mg6%
Low
Sodium426 mg21%
Moderate
Potassium177 mg9%
Low

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Hearts of palm is worth a closer look - 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

Hearts of palm's sodium is the top contributor (21% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein2.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate37 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Practical tip: 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 Hearts of palm safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Hearts of palm is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (21%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Hearts of palm rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Hearts of palm's three minerals, Sodium is highest (426 mg, 21%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Hearts of palm?

Per 100 g, Hearts of palm contains Sodium 426 mg, which is 21% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Hearts of palm safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Hearts of palm falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 177 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Hearts of palm compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Hearts of palm has more Sodium - 426 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.