Potatoes, mashed, dehydrated, prepared from flakes without milk, whole milk and butter added
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyPotatoes scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Sodium leads at 8% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus39 mg4%
Low
Sodium164 mg8%
Low
Potassium164 mg8%
Low
About this food
How to think about Vegetables: Potatoes is worth a closer look - 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
From the sodium angle (8%), Potatoes must fit inside your daily sodium budget.
Other nutrients
Protein1.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.6 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Potatoes is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Sodium at 8% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.
Why is Potatoes rated Kidney-friendly?
Potatoes is rated Kidney-friendly because Sodium is 8% of its limit (164 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.
How much Sodium is in Potatoes?
Per 100 g, Potatoes provides Sodium 164 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (8%).
Is Potatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?
On a low-potassium plan, Potatoes falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 164 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.
How does Potatoes compare to other vegetables foods?
Within Vegetables, Potatoes ranks more on Sodium (164 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.