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Mustard greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMustard greens scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Sodium leads at 13% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus24 mg2%
Low
Sodium261 mg13%
Low
Potassium139 mg7%
Low

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Mustard greens 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

Mustard greens's sodium is 13% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein2.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.3 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

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 Mustard greens safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Mustard greens falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Sodium (13%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Mustard greens rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 261 mg, 13% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Mustard greens is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Mustard greens?

Data: 100 g of Mustard greens has Sodium 261 mg (13% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Mustard greens safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Mustard greens falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 139 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Mustard greens compare to other vegetables foods?

Next to other Vegetables options, Mustard greens carries more Sodium at 261 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.