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Peas and carrots, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Peas and carrots lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 5%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus46 mg5%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium100 mg5%
Low

About this food

For Vegetables, Peas and carrots is a typical example. 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

Peas and carrots's potassium is the top contributor (5% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Other nutrients

Protein2.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.8 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine14.6 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate20 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Practical tip: 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 Peas and carrots safe for kidney disease?

Peas and carrots is rated Kidney-friendly: Potassium is 5% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Peas and carrots rated Kidney-friendly?

Peas and carrots's Potassium content (100 mg) equals 5% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Peas and carrots?

Per 100 g, Peas and carrots contains Potassium 100 mg, which is 5% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Peas and carrots safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Peas and carrots falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 100 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Peas and carrots compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Peas and carrots has less Potassium - 100 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.