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Potatoes, mashed, dehydrated, granules with milk, dry form

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Potatoes falls in the Higher risk tier - Potassium (92%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus237 mg24%
Moderate
Sodium82 mg4%
Low
Potassium1848 mg92%
High

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 (92%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Potatoes.

Other nutrients

Protein10.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber6.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.4 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

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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Potatoes is Higher risk. Main consideration: Potassium at 92% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Potatoes rated Higher risk?

Potatoes is rated Higher risk because Potassium is 92% of its limit (1848 mg) - the only mineral reaching the >30% range.

How much Potassium is in Potatoes?

Data: 100 g of Potatoes has Potassium 1848 mg (92% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Potatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Potatoes exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 1848 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 Potassium at 1848 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.