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Radishes, oriental, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyRadishes receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest at 14%, yet stays under the 15% line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus24 mg2%
Low
Sodium13 mg<1%
Low
Potassium285 mg14%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Vegetables deserve attention: Radishes - 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 (14%), how much Radishes fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein0.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.8 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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 Radishes safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Radishes is Kidney-friendly - Potassium (14%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Radishes rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Radishes's Potassium is 285 mg, 14% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Potassium is in Radishes?

On a per-100 g basis, Radishes contains Potassium 285 mg, or 14% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Radishes safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Radishes falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 285 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Radishes compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Radishes is less in Potassium (285 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.