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Potatoes, mashed, prepared from granules, without milk, whole milk and margarine

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Potatoes lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Sodium is highest at 13%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus60 mg6%
Low
Sodium263 mg13%
Low
Potassium145 mg7%
Low

About this food

For Vegetables, Potatoes is a typical example. 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 (13%), Potatoes must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

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
Oxalate34 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

A common practice is: 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 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 (263 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Sodium is in Potatoes?

Per 100 g, Potatoes provides Sodium 263 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (13%).

Is Potatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Potatoes falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 145 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 (263 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.