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Parsnips, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Parsnips is Moderate: the highest item, Potassium, sits at 19% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus71 mg7%
Low
Sodium10 mg<1%
Low
Potassium375 mg19%
Moderate

About this food

Parsnips 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

From the potassium angle (19%), how much Parsnips fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein1.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.9 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Parsnips is Moderate - Potassium (19%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Parsnips rated Moderate?

Rating basis: Parsnips's Potassium is 375 mg, 19% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.

How much Potassium is in Parsnips?

On a per-100 g basis, Parsnips contains Potassium 375 mg, or 19% 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 375 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 (375 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.