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Mustard spinach, (tendergreen), cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMustard spinach is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (14%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus18 mg2%
Low
Sodium250 mg12%
Low
Potassium285 mg14%
Low

About this food

Mustard spinach sits in the Vegetables group. 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

From the potassium angle (14%), how much Mustard spinach fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein1.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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 spinach safe for kidney disease?

Mustard spinach scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (14% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Mustard spinach rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (285 mg, 14%) is the most prominent of Mustard spinach's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Mustard spinach?

On a per-100 g basis, Mustard spinach contains Potassium 285 mg, or 14% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Mustard spinach safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Mustard spinach falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 285 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Mustard spinach compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Mustard spinach is less in Potassium (285 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.