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Mustard greens, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Mustard greens is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest at 7% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus24 mg2%
Low
Sodium25 mg1%
Low
Potassium139 mg7%
Low

About this food

Mustard greens belongs to the Vegetables category. 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 (7%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Mustard greens.

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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Mustard greens is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (7%). 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 (139 mg, 7%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Mustard greens?

Data: 100 g of Mustard greens has Potassium 139 mg (7% 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 less Potassium at 139 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.