Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Kale falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Sodium (13%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus42 mg4%
Low
Sodium252 mg13%
Low
Potassium144 mg7%
Low
About this food
About Kale: 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
Kale's sodium is the top contributor (13% 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
Protein2.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Kale is rated Kidney-friendly - Sodium is the highest contributor at 13% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.
Why is Kale rated Kidney-friendly?
Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Kale's Sodium is highest (252 mg, 13% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.
How much Sodium is in Kale?
Per 100 g, Kale contains Sodium 252 mg, which is 13% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).
Is Kale safe on a low-potassium diet?
On a low-potassium diet, Kale falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 144 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.
How does Kale compare to other vegetables foods?
Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Kale has more Sodium - 252 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.