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Okra, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyOkra scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 15% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus61 mg6%
Low
Sodium7 mg<1%
Low
Potassium299 mg15%
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

Okra's potassium is the top contributor (15% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Other nutrients

Protein1.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.5 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

Practical tip: 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?

Okra scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (15% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Okra rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (299 mg, 15%) is the most prominent of Okra's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Okra?

Per 100 g, Okra contains Potassium 299 mg, which is 15% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Okra safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Okra falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 299 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Okra compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Okra has less Potassium - 299 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.