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Pickles, chowchow, with cauliflower onion mustard, sweet

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
LimitFrom a daily-limit view, Pickles lands in the Limit band: Sodium is highest at 26% - limit your intake.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus22 mg2%
Low
Sodium527 mg26%
High
Potassium200 mg10%
Low

About this food

For Vegetables, Pickles is a typical example. 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

Pickles's sodium is the top contributor (26% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein1.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)23.9 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Practical tip: 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 Pickles safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Pickles is Limit, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (26%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Pickles rated Limit?

Simply put: among Pickles's three minerals, Sodium is highest (527 mg, 26%), and by the tier rule (25-30%) the result is Limit.

How much Sodium is in Pickles?

Per 100 g, Pickles contains Sodium 527 mg, which is 26% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Pickles safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Pickles falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 200 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Pickles compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Pickles has more Sodium - 527 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.