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Mushrooms, brown, italian, or crimini, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateMushrooms is rated Moderate. Of the three minerals, Potassium is highest at 22% of its limit - a moderate caution level.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

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

About this food

Mushrooms sits in the Vegetables group. 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

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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Mushrooms is Moderate. Main consideration: Potassium at 22% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Mushrooms rated Moderate?

Mushrooms is rated Moderate because Potassium is 22% of its limit (448 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 15-25% range.

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.