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

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Potatoes is Higher risk: the highest item, Potassium, is at 32% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus82 mg8%
Low
Sodium16 mg<1%
Low
Potassium650 mg32%
High

About this food

Potatoes is a common member of Vegetables. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (32%), how much Potatoes fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein4.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber5.5 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

Worth remembering: 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potatoes falls in the Higher risk tier, with Potassium (32%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Potatoes rated Higher risk?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 650 mg, 32% of the limit, in the >30% band - so Potatoes is rated Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Potatoes?

On a per-100 g basis, Potatoes contains Potassium 650 mg, or 32% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Potatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Potatoes exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 650 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Potatoes compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Potatoes is more in Potassium (650 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.