Peas, green, canned, drained solids, rinsed in tap water
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyPeas receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Sodium is highest at 12%, yet stays under the 15% line.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus65 mg6%
Low
Sodium231 mg12%
Low
Potassium105 mg5%
Low
About this food
In a CKD diet, Vegetables deserve attention: Peas - 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
Sodium leads at 12%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.
How to eat it more safely: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.
Peas scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (12% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.
Why is Peas rated Kidney-friendly?
The reason: Sodium (231 mg, 12%) is the most prominent of Peas's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.
How much Sodium is in Peas?
In every 100 g of Peas, Sodium is about 231 mg - roughly 12% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).
Is Peas safe on a low-potassium diet?
For people watching potassium, Peas falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 105 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.
How does Peas compare to other vegetables foods?
Against the Vegetables average, Peas shows more Sodium (231 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.