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Pickles, cucumber, sweet, low sodium (includes bread and butter pickles)

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Pickles falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Potassium (2%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus12 mg1%
Low
Sodium18 mg<1%
Low
Potassium32 mg2%
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 potassium is the top contributor (2% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Other nutrients

Protein0.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)26.7 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?

Pickles scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (2% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Pickles rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (32 mg, 2%) is the most prominent of Pickles's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Pickles?

Per 100 g, Pickles contains Potassium 32 mg, which is 2% 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 32 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 Potassium - 32 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.