Potatoes, boiled, cooked without skin, flesh, without salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModeratePotatoes's standout mineral is Potassium (16% of limit), giving it a Moderate rating - fine to eat with attention to portions.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus40 mg4%
Low
Sodium5 mg<1%
Low
Potassium328 mg16%
Moderate
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 (16%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Potatoes.
Other nutrients
Protein1.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.9 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Potatoes is Moderate. Main consideration: Potassium at 16% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.
Why is Potatoes rated Moderate?
Potatoes is rated Moderate because Potassium is 16% of its limit (328 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 15-25% range.
How much Potassium is in Potatoes?
Data: 100 g of Potatoes has Potassium 328 mg (16% of the 2,000 mg limit).
Is Potatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?
Low-potassium question: Potatoes exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 328 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 less Potassium at 328 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.