Search Foods
Home › Food Database › Mushrooms

Mushrooms, shiitake, cooked, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Mushrooms's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Potassium (6%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus29 mg3%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium117 mg6%
Low

About this food

Mushrooms (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 is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (6%), how much Mushrooms fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein1.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.8 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.

Related foods

tree fernKidney-friendlybutterburKidney-friendlypectinKidney-friendlyoilKidney-friendly

Related guides

VegetablesKidney-friendly foodsHigh fiber foodsLow sodium foods

Frequently asked questions

Is Mushrooms safe for kidney disease?

Mushrooms is rated Kidney-friendly: Potassium is 6% 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 (117 mg) equals 6% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Mushrooms?

On a per-100 g basis, Mushrooms contains Potassium 117 mg, or 6% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Mushrooms safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Mushrooms falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 117 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 less in Potassium (117 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.