Peppers, sweet, green, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Peppers is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Sodium, reaches only 12% of the limit.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus18 mg2%
Low
Sodium238 mg12%
Low
Potassium166 mg8%
Low
About this food
Peppers 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
Sodium leads at 12%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.
Other nutrients
Protein0.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.2 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
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.
On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Peppers is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (12%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.
Why is Peppers rated Kidney-friendly?
Simply put: among Peppers's three minerals, Sodium is highest (238 mg, 12%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.
How much Sodium is in Peppers?
In every 100 g of Peppers, Sodium is about 238 mg - roughly 12% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).
Is Peppers safe on a low-potassium diet?
For people watching potassium, Peppers falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 166 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.
How does Peppers compare to other vegetables foods?
Against the Vegetables average, Peppers shows more Sodium (238 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.