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Peppers, hot chili, red, canned, excluding seeds, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Higher riskOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Peppers's Higher risk rating is driven by Sodium (59%), above the 30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus17 mg2%
Low
Sodium1173 mg59%
High
Potassium187 mg9%
Low

About this food

Peppers (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

Peppers's sodium (59%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein0.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.3 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
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 Peppers safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Peppers is Higher risk - Sodium (59%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Peppers rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Peppers's Sodium is 1173 mg, 59% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Peppers?

On a per-100 g basis, Peppers contains Sodium 1173 mg, or 59% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Peppers safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Peppers falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 187 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Peppers compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Peppers is more in Sodium (1173 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.