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Potatoes, frozen, whole, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Potatoes lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 14%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus26 mg3%
Low
Sodium256 mg13%
Low
Potassium287 mg14%
Low

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 (14%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Potatoes.

Other nutrients

Protein2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.4 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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Potatoes is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest contributor at 14% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Potatoes rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potatoes's Potassium is highest (287 mg, 14% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Potassium is in Potatoes?

Data: 100 g of Potatoes has Potassium 287 mg (14% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Potatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Potatoes falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 287 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 287 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.