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Sweet potato, canned, syrup pack, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Sweet potato is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest at 9% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus27 mg3%
Low
Sodium29 mg1%
Low
Potassium185 mg9%
Low

About this food

Sweet potato belongs to the Vegetables category. 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

The most striking number here is potassium (9%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Sweet potato.

Other nutrients

Protein1 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)15.4 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine43 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate42 mgModerate oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

A handy approach - 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 Sweet potato safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Sweet potato falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (9%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Sweet potato rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 185 mg, 9% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Sweet potato is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Sweet potato?

Data: 100 g of Sweet potato has Potassium 185 mg (9% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Sweet potato safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Sweet potato falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 185 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Sweet potato compare to other vegetables foods?

Next to other Vegetables options, Sweet potato carries less Potassium at 185 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.