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Mushrooms, Chanterelle, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
LimitMushrooms's Potassium takes up 25% of the daily limit, earning a Limit rating - an occasional, small portion only.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus57 mg6%
Low
Sodium9 mg<1%
Low
Potassium506 mg25%
High

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Mushrooms 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 (25%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Mushrooms.

Other nutrients

Protein1.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.2 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

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 Mushrooms safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Mushrooms is Limit. Main consideration: Potassium at 25% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Mushrooms rated Limit?

Mushrooms is rated Limit because Potassium is 25% of its limit (506 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 25-30% range.

How much Potassium is in Mushrooms?

Data: 100 g of Mushrooms has Potassium 506 mg (25% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Mushrooms safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Mushrooms exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 506 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Mushrooms compare to other vegetables foods?

Next to other Vegetables options, Mushrooms carries more Potassium at 506 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.