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Spinach, frozen, chopped or leaf, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Spinach's Moderate rating is led by Potassium (15%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus50 mg5%
Low
Sodium97 mg5%
Low
Potassium302 mg15%
Moderate

About this food

Spinach (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 is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (15%), how much Spinach fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein4 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.5 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine45.2 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate283.5 mgHigh 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 Spinach safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Spinach is Moderate. Main consideration: Potassium at 15% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Spinach rated Moderate?

Spinach is rated Moderate because Potassium is 15% of its limit (302 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 15-25% range.

How much Potassium is in Spinach?

On a per-100 g basis, Spinach contains Potassium 302 mg, or 15% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Spinach safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Spinach exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 302 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Spinach compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Spinach is less in Potassium (302 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.