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Kohlrabi, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Kohlrabi's Moderate rating is led by Potassium (17%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus45 mg4%
Low
Sodium257 mg13%
Low
Potassium340 mg17%
Moderate

About this food

Kohlrabi (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 (17%), how much Kohlrabi fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein1.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.8 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate1 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 Kohlrabi safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Kohlrabi is Moderate - Potassium (17%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Kohlrabi rated Moderate?

Rating basis: Kohlrabi's Potassium is 340 mg, 17% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.

How much Potassium is in Kohlrabi?

On a per-100 g basis, Kohlrabi contains Potassium 340 mg, or 17% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Kohlrabi safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Kohlrabi exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 340 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Kohlrabi compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Kohlrabi is less in Potassium (340 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.