Sweet potato leaves, raw
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus81 mg8%Low
Sodium6 mg<1%Low
Potassium508 mg25%High
About this food
How to think about Vegetables: Sweet potato leaves is worth a closer look - 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 (25%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Sweet potato leaves.
Other nutrients
Protein2.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber5.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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.