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Onions, frozen, whole, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyOnions is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Sodium is highest (12%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus2 mg<1%
Low
Sodium244 mg12%
Low
Potassium101 mg5%
Low

About this food

Onions sits in the Vegetables group. 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

Onions's sodium (12%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein0.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.9 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine2.2 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate27 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: 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 Onions safe for kidney disease?

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 244 mg, 12% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Sodium is in Onions?

On a per-100 g basis, Onions contains Sodium 244 mg, or 12% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Onions safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Onions falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 101 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Onions compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Onions is more in Sodium (244 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.