Peppers, sweet, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Peppers falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Potassium (8%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus18 mg2%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium166 mg8%
Low
About this food
About Peppers: 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. As a Vegetables item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.
Nutrient insight
Potassium at 8% is the main consideration. Concentrated forms such as juice and dried fruit absorb faster; whole foods are gentler.
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
Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Peppers falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (8%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.
Why is Peppers rated Kidney-friendly?
The deciding factor is Potassium: 166 mg, 8% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Peppers is rated Kidney-friendly.
How much Potassium is in Peppers?
Per 100 g, Peppers provides Potassium 166 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (8%).
Is Peppers safe on a low-potassium diet?
On a low-potassium plan, Peppers falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 166 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.
How does Peppers compare to other vegetables foods?
Within Vegetables, Peppers ranks less on Potassium (166 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.