Onions, frozen, whole, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Onions is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 5% of the limit.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus2 mg<1%
Low
Sodium8 mg<1%
Low
Potassium101 mg5%
Low
About this food
Onions is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.
Nutrient insight
Onions's potassium reaches 5% of the limit - the leading item. Patients with normal blood potassium can eat moderate amounts; those with hyperkalemia should be more careful.
Other nutrients
Protein0.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.4 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.
On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Onions is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (5%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.
Why is Onions rated Kidney-friendly?
Simply put: among Onions's three minerals, Potassium is highest (101 mg, 5%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.
How much Potassium is in Onions?
Onions's Potassium content is 101 mg per 100 g - 5% 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 101 mg. Always verify against your own daily limit.
How does Onions compare to other vegetables foods?
How does Onions compare within Vegetables? Its Potassium (101 mg per 100 g) is less than the category average. The rating below is calculated from this food's own data.