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Mustard greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Mustard greens is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 8% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus42 mg4%
Low
Sodium9 mg<1%
Low
Potassium162 mg8%
Low

About this food

Mustard greens 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 (8%), how much Mustard greens fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.4 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine10.5 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate28.5 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 Mustard greens safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Mustard greens is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (8%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Mustard greens rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Mustard greens's three minerals, Potassium is highest (162 mg, 8%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Mustard greens?

On a per-100 g basis, Mustard greens contains Potassium 162 mg, or 8% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Mustard greens safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Mustard greens falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 162 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Mustard greens compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Mustard greens is less in Potassium (162 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.