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New Zealand spinach, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, New Zealand spinach is rated Kidney-friendly - Sodium is the highest at 5% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus22 mg2%
Low
Sodium107 mg5%
Low
Potassium102 mg5%
Low

About this food

New Zealand spinach 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

New Zealand spinach's sodium is 5% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

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

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 New Zealand spinach safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, New Zealand spinach is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (5%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is New Zealand spinach rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among New Zealand spinach's three minerals, Sodium is highest (107 mg, 5%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in New Zealand spinach?

Data: 100 g of New Zealand spinach has Sodium 107 mg (5% of the 2,000 mg limit).

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

Low-potassium question: New Zealand spinach falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 102 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does New Zealand spinach compare to other vegetables foods?

Next to other Vegetables options, New Zealand spinach carries less Sodium at 107 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.