ModerateUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Onions falls in the Moderate tier, mainly driven by Sodium (19%). Enjoy in moderation.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus28 mg3%
Low
Sodium371 mg19%
Moderate
Potassium111 mg6%
Low
About this food
About Onions: 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. As a Vegetables item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.
Nutrient insight
Onions's sodium is the top contributor (19% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.
Other nutrients
Protein0.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Onions scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (19% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.
Why is Onions rated Moderate?
The reason: Sodium (371 mg, 19%) is the most prominent of Onions's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.
How much Sodium is in Onions?
Per 100 g, Onions contains Sodium 371 mg, which is 19% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).
Is Onions safe on a low-potassium diet?
On a low-potassium diet, Onions falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 111 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.
How does Onions compare to other vegetables foods?
Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Onions has more Sodium - 371 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.