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Peppers, sweet, red, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Peppers is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 8% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus18 mg2%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
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

From the potassium angle (8%), how much Peppers fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein0.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.4 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?

Peppers is rated Kidney-friendly: Potassium is 8% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Peppers rated Kidney-friendly?

Peppers's Potassium content (166 mg) equals 8% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Peppers?

On a per-100 g basis, Peppers contains Potassium 166 mg, or 8% 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 166 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 (166 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.