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Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, exposed to ultraviolet light, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Mushrooms is Moderate: the highest item, Potassium, sits at 22% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus120 mg12%
Low
Sodium6 mg<1%
Low
Potassium448 mg22%
Moderate

About this food

Mushrooms 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 (22%), how much Mushrooms fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.7 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine35.8 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate38.5 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 Mushrooms safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Mushrooms is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (22%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Mushrooms rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Mushrooms's three minerals, Potassium is highest (448 mg, 22%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Mushrooms?

On a per-100 g basis, Mushrooms contains Potassium 448 mg, or 22% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Mushrooms safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Mushrooms exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 448 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Mushrooms compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Mushrooms is more in Potassium (448 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.