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Potato wedges, frozen (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Potato wedges's Moderate rating is led by Potassium (20%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus87 mg9%
Low
Sodium49 mg2%
Low
Potassium394 mg20%
Moderate

About this food

Potato wedges (Vegetables). 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. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (20%), how much Potato wedges fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.3 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

Worth remembering: 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 wedges safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Potato wedges is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (20%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Potato wedges rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Potato wedges's three minerals, Potassium is highest (394 mg, 20%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Potato wedges?

On a per-100 g basis, Potato wedges contains Potassium 394 mg, or 20% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Potato wedges safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Potato wedges exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 394 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Potato wedges compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Potato wedges is more in Potassium (394 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.