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Potatoes, Russet, flesh and skin, baked

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
LimitMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Potatoes is Limit: Potassium hits 28% of its limit, close to the warning band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus71 mg7%
Low
Sodium14 mg<1%
Low
Potassium550 mg28%
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 (28%), how much Potatoes fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.1 gNatural sugar
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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Potatoes is Limit. Main consideration: Potassium at 28% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Potatoes rated Limit?

Potatoes is rated Limit because Potassium is 28% of its limit (550 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 25-30% range.

How much Potassium is in Potatoes?

On a per-100 g basis, Potatoes contains Potassium 550 mg, or 28% 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 550 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 (550 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.