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Peas, edible-podded, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Peas is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 12% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus55 mg6%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium240 mg12%
Low

About this food

Peas 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 (12%), how much Peas fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein3.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4 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

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 safe for kidney disease?

Peas scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (12% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Peas rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (240 mg, 12%) is the most prominent of Peas's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Peas?

On a per-100 g basis, Peas contains Potassium 240 mg, or 12% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Peas safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Peas falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 240 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Peas compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Peas is less in Potassium (240 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.