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Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Leeks is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 9% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus35 mg4%
Low
Sodium20 mg1%
Low
Potassium180 mg9%
Low

About this food

Leeks is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (9%), how much Leeks fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein1.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.9 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate17 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 Leeks safe for kidney disease?

Leeks scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (9% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Leeks rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (180 mg, 9%) is the most prominent of Leeks's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Leeks?

On a per-100 g basis, Leeks contains Potassium 180 mg, or 9% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Leeks safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Leeks falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 180 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Leeks compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Leeks is less in Potassium (180 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.