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Mushrooms, maitake, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMushrooms scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 10% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus74 mg7%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium204 mg10%
Low

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

Mushrooms's potassium is the top contributor (10% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Other nutrients

Protein1.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.1 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

Practical tip: 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?

Mushrooms is rated Kidney-friendly: Potassium is 10% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Mushrooms rated Kidney-friendly?

Mushrooms's Potassium content (204 mg) equals 10% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Mushrooms?

Per 100 g, Mushrooms contains Potassium 204 mg, which is 10% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Mushrooms safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Mushrooms falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 204 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Mushrooms compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Mushrooms has less Potassium - 204 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.