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Sesbania flower, cooked, steamed, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlySesbania flower is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (5%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus21 mg2%
Low
Sodium11 mg<1%
Low
Potassium107 mg5%
Low

About this food

Sesbania flower 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 (5%), how much Sesbania flower fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

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?

Sesbania flower scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (5% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Sesbania flower rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (107 mg, 5%) is the most prominent of Sesbania flower's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Sesbania flower?

On a per-100 g basis, Sesbania flower contains Potassium 107 mg, or 5% 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 less in Potassium (107 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.