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Potatoes, hash brown, frozen, plain, unprepared

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Potatoes is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 14% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus47 mg5%
Low
Sodium22 mg1%
Low
Potassium285 mg14%
Low

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 (14%), how much Potatoes fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2.1 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

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?

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 (285 mg, 14% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Potassium is in Potatoes?

On a per-100 g basis, Potatoes contains Potassium 285 mg, or 14% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Potatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Potatoes falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 285 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 less in Potassium (285 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.