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Jerusalem-artichokes, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Jerusalem-artichokes's Moderate rating is led by Potassium (21%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus78 mg8%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium429 mg21%
Moderate

About this food

Jerusalem-artichokes (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 is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (21%), how much Jerusalem-artichokes fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)9.6 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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 Jerusalem-artichokes safe for kidney disease?

Jerusalem-artichokes is rated Moderate: Potassium is 21% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Jerusalem-artichokes rated Moderate?

Jerusalem-artichokes's Potassium content (429 mg) equals 21% of the limit, sitting in the 15-25% band - that is why it rates Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Jerusalem-artichokes?

On a per-100 g basis, Jerusalem-artichokes contains Potassium 429 mg, or 21% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Jerusalem-artichokes safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Jerusalem-artichokes exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 429 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Jerusalem-artichokes compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Jerusalem-artichokes is more in Potassium (429 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.