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Peppers, hot chili, red, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModeratePeppers is rated Moderate. Of the three minerals, Potassium is highest at 16% of its limit - a moderate caution level.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus43 mg4%
Low
Sodium9 mg<1%
Low
Potassium322 mg16%
Moderate

About this food

Peppers sits in the Vegetables group. 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

From the potassium angle (16%), how much Peppers fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein1.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)5.3 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Peppers falls in the Moderate tier, with Potassium (16%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Peppers rated Moderate?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 322 mg, 16% of the limit, in the 15-25% band - so Peppers is rated Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Peppers?

On a per-100 g basis, Peppers contains Potassium 322 mg, or 16% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Peppers safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Peppers exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 322 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 less in Potassium (322 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.