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Sweet potato leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateSweet potato leaves receives a Moderate rating. Potassium leads the three minerals at 16% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus40 mg4%
Low
Sodium249 mg12%
Low
Potassium312 mg16%
Moderate

About this food

In a CKD diet, Vegetables deserve attention: Sweet potato leaves - 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 (16%), how much Sweet potato leaves fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)5.5 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

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 Sweet potato leaves safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Sweet potato leaves is rated Moderate - Potassium is the highest contributor at 16% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Sweet potato leaves rated Moderate?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Sweet potato leaves's Potassium is highest (312 mg, 16% of daily limit), falling in the 15-25% band - hence the Moderate rating.

How much Potassium is in Sweet potato leaves?

On a per-100 g basis, Sweet potato leaves contains Potassium 312 mg, or 16% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Sweet potato leaves safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Sweet potato leaves exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 312 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Sweet potato leaves compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Sweet potato leaves is less in Potassium (312 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.