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Peppers, sweet, green, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyPeppers is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (9%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus20 mg2%
Low
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium175 mg9%
Low

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 (9%), how much Peppers fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein0.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.4 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 Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (9%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Peppers rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 175 mg, 9% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Peppers is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Peppers?

On a per-100 g basis, Peppers contains Potassium 175 mg, or 9% 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 175 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 (175 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.