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Peas and carrots, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Peas and carrots's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Sodium (13%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus46 mg5%
Low
Sodium260 mg13%
Low
Potassium100 mg5%
Low

About this food

Peas and carrots (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

Peas and carrots's sodium (13%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein2.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

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 Peas and carrots safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Peas and carrots is Kidney-friendly - Sodium (13%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Peas and carrots rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Peas and carrots's Sodium is 260 mg, 13% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Sodium is in Peas and carrots?

On a per-100 g basis, Peas and carrots contains Sodium 260 mg, or 13% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

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

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

How does Peas and carrots compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Peas and carrots is more in Sodium (260 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.