Peppers, hungarian, raw
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus29 mg3%Low
Sodium1 mg<1%Low
Potassium202 mg10%Low
About this food
Peppers belongs to the Vegetables category. 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
The most striking number here is potassium (10%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Peppers.
Other nutrients
Protein0.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.5 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
A handy approach - Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.