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Potatoes, o'brien, frozen, prepared

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModeratePotatoes is rated Moderate. Of the three minerals, Potassium is highest at 24% of its limit - a moderate caution level.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus93 mg9%
Low
Sodium43 mg2%
Low
Potassium473 mg24%
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

From the potassium angle (24%), how much Potatoes fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.7 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 Moderate tier, with Potassium (24%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Potatoes rated Moderate?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 473 mg, 24% of the limit, in the 15-25% band - so Potatoes is rated Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Potatoes?

On a per-100 g basis, Potatoes contains Potassium 473 mg, or 24% 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 473 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 (473 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.