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Potato pancakes

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Potato pancakes lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 38% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus128 mg13%
Low
Sodium764 mg38%
High
Potassium622 mg31%
High

About this food

For Vegetables, Potato pancakes 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

From the sodium angle (38%), Potato pancakes must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

Other nutrients

Protein6.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.8 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine6.5 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate21 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

A common practice is: 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 Potato pancakes safe for kidney disease?

Potato pancakes scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (38% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Potato pancakes rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (764 mg, 38%) is the most prominent of Potato pancakes's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Potato pancakes?

Per 100 g, Potato pancakes provides Sodium 764 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (38%).

Is Potato pancakes safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Potato pancakes exceeds the 300 mg reference, showing 622 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Potato pancakes compare to other vegetables foods?

Within Vegetables, Potato pancakes ranks more on Sodium (764 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.