Potatoes, frozen, whole, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Potatoes falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Potassium (14%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus26 mg3%
Low
Sodium20 mg1%
Low
Potassium287 mg14%
Low
About this food
About 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. As a Vegetables item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.
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
Potatoes is rated Kidney-friendly: Potassium is 14% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.
Why is Potatoes rated Kidney-friendly?
Potatoes's Potassium content (287 mg) equals 14% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.
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.