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Potatoes, mashed, dehydrated, prepared from flakes without milk, whole milk and margarine added

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Potatoes falls in the Moderate tier, mainly driven by Sodium (17%). Enjoy in moderation.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus56 mg6%
Low
Sodium332 mg17%
Moderate
Potassium233 mg12%
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

Potatoes's sodium is the top contributor (17% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein1.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.3 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

Practical tip: 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 Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (17%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Potatoes rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Potatoes's three minerals, Sodium is highest (332 mg, 17%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Potatoes?

Per 100 g, Potatoes contains Sodium 332 mg, which is 17% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Potatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Potatoes falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 233 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Potatoes compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Potatoes has more Sodium - 332 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.