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Pickles, cucumber, sour, low sodium

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Pickles falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Phosphorus (1%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus14 mg1%
Low
Sodium18 mg<1%
Low
Potassium23 mg1%
Low

About this food

About Pickles: 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

Pickles's phosphorus is the top contributor (1% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein0.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.1 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Pickles is Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus (1%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Pickles rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Pickles's Phosphorus is 14 mg, 1% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Pickles?

Per 100 g, Pickles contains Phosphorus 14 mg, which is 1% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 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 23 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 less Phosphorus - 14 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.