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Potatoes, microwaved, cooked in skin, flesh, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModeratePotatoes is rated Moderate. Of the three minerals, Potassium is highest at 21% of its limit - a moderate caution level.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus109 mg11%
Low
Sodium7 mg<1%
Low
Potassium411 mg21%
Moderate

About this food

Potatoes sits in the Vegetables group. 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

Potassium is the highest of the three at 21%. With reduced kidney function, blood potassium can rise, so spread high-potassium foods across the day rather than in one large serving.

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

How to eat it more safely: 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?

In every 100 g of Potatoes, Potassium is about 411 mg - roughly 21% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Potatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Potatoes exceeds 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 411 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Potatoes compare to other vegetables foods?

Against the Vegetables average, Potatoes shows more Potassium (411 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.