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Sweet potato, cooked, baked in skin, flesh, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateSweet potato receives a Moderate rating. Potassium leads the three minerals at 24% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus54 mg5%
Low
Sodium36 mg2%
Low
Potassium475 mg24%
Moderate

About this food

In a CKD diet, Vegetables deserve attention: Sweet potato - 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

Sweet potato's potassium reaches 24% of the limit - the leading item. Patients with normal blood potassium can eat moderate amounts; those with hyperkalemia should be more careful.

Other nutrients

Protein2 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)6.5 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

If you are managing mineral intake: 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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Sweet potato is Moderate. Main consideration: Potassium at 24% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Sweet potato rated Moderate?

Sweet potato is rated Moderate because Potassium is 24% of its limit (475 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 15-25% range.

How much Potassium is in Sweet potato?

Sweet potato's Potassium content is 475 mg per 100 g - 24% of the daily limit of 2,000 mg.

Is Sweet potato safe on a low-potassium diet?

If you are on a potassium-restricted diet, Sweet potato exceeds 300 mg per 100 g - Potassium comes in at 475 mg. Always verify against your own daily limit.

How does Sweet potato compare to other vegetables foods?

How does Sweet potato compare within Vegetables? Its Potassium (475 mg per 100 g) is more than the category average. The rating below is calculated from this food's own data.