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Potatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModeratePotatoes's standout mineral is Potassium (21% of limit), giving it a Moderate rating - fine to eat with attention to portions.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus109 mg11%
Low
Sodium243 mg12%
Low
Potassium411 mg21%
Moderate

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

The most striking number here is potassium (21%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Potatoes.

Other nutrients

Protein2.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.6 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 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Potatoes is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (21%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Potatoes rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Potatoes's three minerals, Potassium is highest (411 mg, 21%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Potatoes?

Data: 100 g of Potatoes has Potassium 411 mg (21% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Potatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Potatoes exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 411 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 411 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.