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Sesbania flower, cooked, steamed, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlySesbania flower receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Sodium is highest at 12%, yet stays under the 15% line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus21 mg2%
Low
Sodium247 mg12%
Low
Potassium107 mg5%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Vegetables deserve attention: Sesbania flower - 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

Sesbania flower's sodium (12%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein1.1 gNot part of rating
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 Sesbania flower safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Sesbania flower is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (12%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Sesbania flower rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Sesbania flower's three minerals, Sodium is highest (247 mg, 12%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Sesbania flower?

On a per-100 g basis, Sesbania flower contains Sodium 247 mg, or 12% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Sesbania flower safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Sesbania flower falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 107 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Sesbania flower compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Sesbania flower is more in Sodium (247 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.