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Sweet potato, cooked, boiled, without skin, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Sweet potato falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Sodium (13%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus32 mg3%
Low
Sodium263 mg13%
Low
Potassium230 mg12%
Low

About this food

About 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. As a Vegetables item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

From the sodium angle (13%), Sweet potato must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

Other nutrients

Protein1.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)5.7 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 common practice is: 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 Sodium (13%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Sweet potato rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 263 mg, 13% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Sweet potato is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Sweet potato?

Per 100 g, Sweet potato provides Sodium 263 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (13%).

Is Sweet potato safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Sweet potato falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 230 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Sweet potato compare to other vegetables foods?

Within Vegetables, Sweet potato ranks more on Sodium (263 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.