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Lambsquarters, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyLambsquarters scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 14% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus45 mg4%
Low
Sodium29 mg1%
Low
Potassium288 mg14%
Low

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Lambsquarters 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

The most striking number here is potassium (14%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Lambsquarters.

Other nutrients

Protein3.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.6 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

A handy approach - 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 Lambsquarters safe for kidney disease?

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

Why is Lambsquarters rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 288 mg, 14% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Lambsquarters is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Lambsquarters?

Data: 100 g of Lambsquarters has Potassium 288 mg (14% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Lambsquarters safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Lambsquarters falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 288 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Lambsquarters compare to other vegetables foods?

Next to other Vegetables options, Lambsquarters carries less Potassium at 288 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.