Potatoes, french fried, cottage-cut, salt not added in processing, frozen, oven-heated
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus65 mg6%Low
Sodium45 mg2%Low
Potassium480 mg24%Moderate
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
The most striking number here is potassium (24%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Potatoes.
Other nutrients
Protein3.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.2 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
A handy approach - Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.