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Potatoes, au gratin, dry mix, unprepared

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Potatoes lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 105% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus404 mg40%
High
Sodium2095 mg105%
High
Potassium990 mg50%
High

About this food

For Vegetables, Potatoes 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

Potatoes's sodium is the top contributor (105% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein8.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate34 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
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 Potatoes safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Potatoes is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (105%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Potatoes rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Potatoes's three minerals, Sodium is highest (2095 mg, 105%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Potatoes?

Per 100 g, Potatoes contains Sodium 2095 mg, which is 105% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Potatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Potatoes exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 990 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Potatoes compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Potatoes has more Sodium - 2095 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.