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New zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, New zealand spinach's Moderate rating is led by Sodium (17%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus22 mg2%
Low
Sodium343 mg17%
Moderate
Potassium102 mg5%
Low

About this food

New zealand spinach (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

New zealand spinach's sodium (17%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein1.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.2 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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 New zealand spinach safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, New zealand spinach is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (17%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is New zealand spinach rated Moderate?

Simply put: among New zealand spinach's three minerals, Sodium is highest (343 mg, 17%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Sodium is in New zealand spinach?

On a per-100 g basis, New zealand spinach contains Sodium 343 mg, or 17% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is New zealand spinach safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, New zealand spinach falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 102 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does New zealand spinach compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, New zealand spinach is more in Sodium (343 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.