LimitPotatoes's Potassium takes up 29% of the daily limit, earning a Limit rating - an occasional, small portion only.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus101 mg10%
Low
Sodium21 mg1%
Low
Potassium573 mg29%
High
About this food
How to think about Vegetables: Potatoes is worth a closer look - 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
The most striking number here is potassium (29%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Potatoes.
Other nutrients
Protein4.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber7.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.4 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid