Potatoes, french fried, shoestring, salt added in processing, frozen, oven-heated
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
LimitPotatoes receives a Limit rating. Potassium at 25% of its limit is the highest of the three, so keep servings small.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus112 mg11%
Low
Sodium400 mg20%
Moderate
Potassium505 mg25%
High
About this food
In a CKD diet, Vegetables deserve attention: Potatoes - 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 potassium reaches 25% of the limit - the leading item. Patients with normal blood potassium can eat moderate amounts; those with hyperkalemia should be more careful.
Other nutrients
Protein2.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.3 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
If you are managing mineral intake: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.
From a daily-limit standpoint, Potatoes is Limit - Potassium (25%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.
Why is Potatoes rated Limit?
Rating basis: Potatoes's Potassium is 505 mg, 25% of the daily limit, judged as Limit per the 25-30% tier.
How much Potassium is in Potatoes?
Potatoes's Potassium content is 505 mg per 100 g - 25% of the daily limit of 2,000 mg.
Is Potatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?
If you are on a potassium-restricted diet, Potatoes exceeds 300 mg per 100 g - Potassium comes in at 505 mg. Always verify against your own daily limit.
How does Potatoes compare to other vegetables foods?
How does Potatoes compare within Vegetables? Its Potassium (505 mg per 100 g) is more than the category average. The rating below is calculated from this food's own data.