Potatoes, mashed, dehydrated, prepared from granules without milk, whole milk and butter added
Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Potatoes is rated Kidney-friendly - Sodium is the highest at 13% of its limit, still well below 15%.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus60 mg6%
Low
Sodium257 mg13%
Low
Potassium144 mg7%
Low
About this food
Potatoes belongs to the Vegetables category. 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
Potatoes's sodium is 13% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.
Other nutrients
Protein2 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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 13% 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 13% of its limit (257 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.
How much Sodium is in Potatoes?
Data: 100 g of Potatoes has Sodium 257 mg (13% 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 144 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 Sodium at 257 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.