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Parsnips, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Parsnips's Moderate rating is led by Potassium (18%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus69 mg7%
Low
Sodium246 mg12%
Low
Potassium367 mg18%
Moderate

About this food

Parsnips (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

From the potassium angle (18%), how much Parsnips fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein1.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.8 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate19 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 Parsnips safe for kidney disease?

Parsnips scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (18% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Parsnips rated Moderate?

The reason: Potassium (367 mg, 18%) is the most prominent of Parsnips's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Parsnips?

On a per-100 g basis, Parsnips contains Potassium 367 mg, or 18% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Parsnips safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Parsnips exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 367 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Parsnips compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Parsnips is more in Potassium (367 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.