Onions, frozen, chopped, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Onions's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Sodium (12%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus19 mg2%
Low
Sodium248 mg12%
Low
Potassium108 mg5%
Low
About this food
Onions (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
Sodium at 12% stands out. For patients with high blood pressure or swelling, foods like this need extra caution.
Other nutrients
Protein0.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
If you are managing mineral intake: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.
From a daily-limit standpoint, Onions is Kidney-friendly - Sodium (12%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.
Why is Onions rated Kidney-friendly?
Rating basis: Onions's Sodium is 248 mg, 12% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.
How much Sodium is in Onions?
Onions's Sodium content is 248 mg per 100 g - 12% of the daily limit of 2,000 mg.
Is Onions safe on a low-potassium diet?
If you are on a potassium-restricted diet, Onions falls below 300 mg per 100 g - Potassium comes in at 108 mg. Always verify against your own daily limit.
How does Onions compare to other vegetables foods?
How does Onions compare within Vegetables? Its Sodium (248 mg per 100 g) is more than the category average. The rating below is calculated from this food's own data.