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Okra, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyOkra scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 7% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus32 mg3%
Low
Sodium6 mg<1%
Low
Potassium135 mg7%
Low

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Okra 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

Potassium at 7% is the main consideration. Concentrated forms such as juice and dried fruit absorb faster; whole foods are gentler.

Other nutrients

Protein1.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.4 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine19.8 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate101 mgHigh oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

A common practice is: 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 Okra safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Okra is Kidney-friendly - Potassium (7%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Okra rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Okra's Potassium is 135 mg, 7% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Potassium is in Okra?

Per 100 g, Okra provides Potassium 135 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (7%).

Is Okra safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Okra falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 135 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Okra compare to other vegetables foods?

Within Vegetables, Okra ranks less on Potassium (135 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.