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Potatoes, baked, skin, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
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
Oxalate34 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

A handy approach - 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?

Potatoes scores Limit on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (29% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Potatoes rated Limit?

The reason: Potassium (573 mg, 29%) is the most prominent of Potatoes's three minerals, at the 25-30% level, which maps to Limit.

How much Potassium is in Potatoes?

Data: 100 g of Potatoes has Potassium 573 mg (29% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Potatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Potatoes exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 573 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Potatoes compare to other vegetables foods?

Next to other Vegetables options, Potatoes carries more Potassium at 573 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.