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Potatoes, french fried, steak fries, salt added in processing, frozen, as purchased

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Potatoes is Moderate: the highest item, Potassium, sits at 20% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus78 mg8%
Low
Sodium317 mg16%
Moderate
Potassium400 mg20%
Moderate

About this food

Potatoes is a common member of Vegetables. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (20%), how much Potatoes fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.2 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

Worth remembering: 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Potatoes is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (20%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Potatoes rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Potatoes's three minerals, Potassium is highest (400 mg, 20%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Potatoes?

On a per-100 g basis, Potatoes contains Potassium 400 mg, or 20% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Potatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Potatoes exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 400 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Potatoes compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Potatoes is more in Potassium (400 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.