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Potatoes, frozen, french fried, par fried, extruded, prepared, heated in oven, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Potatoes lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 31% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus96 mg10%
Low
Sodium613 mg31%
High
Potassium539 mg27%
High

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

Potatoes's sodium is 31% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein3.5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Potatoes safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Potatoes is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (31%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Potatoes rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Potatoes's three minerals, Sodium is highest (613 mg, 31%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Potatoes?

Data: 100 g of Potatoes has Sodium 613 mg (31% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Potatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Potatoes exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 539 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 Sodium at 613 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.