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Plantains, green, boiled

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyPlantains is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (14%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus24 mg2%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium289 mg14%
Low

About this food

Plantains sits in the Fruits group. Potassium levels vary widely across fruits - apples and berries are low-potassium, kidney-friendly picks, while bananas and avocados are high and need portion control. The natural sugar in fruit is usually not the issue; potassium is.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (14%), how much Plantains fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein1.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.2 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate2 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: For high-potassium fruits, portion control is the main lever - for example, half a banana instead of a whole one.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Plantains safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Plantains is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Potassium at 14% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Plantains rated Kidney-friendly?

Plantains is rated Kidney-friendly because Potassium is 14% of its limit (289 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Potassium is in Plantains?

On a per-100 g basis, Plantains contains Potassium 289 mg, or 14% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Plantains safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Plantains falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 289 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Plantains compare to other fruits foods?

Measured against other Fruits foods, Plantains is more in Potassium (289 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.