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Sweet Potatoes, french fried, frozen as packaged, salt added in processing

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateSweet Potatoes receives a Moderate rating. Potassium leads the three minerals at 20% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus59 mg6%
Low
Sodium146 mg7%
Low
Potassium409 mg20%
Moderate

About this food

In a CKD diet, Vegetables deserve attention: Sweet Potatoes - 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 (20%), how much Sweet Potatoes fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber5.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)12.9 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 Potatoes safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Sweet Potatoes is Moderate - Potassium (20%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Sweet Potatoes rated Moderate?

Rating basis: Sweet Potatoes's Potassium is 409 mg, 20% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.

How much Potassium is in Sweet Potatoes?

On a per-100 g basis, Sweet Potatoes contains Potassium 409 mg, or 20% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Sweet Potatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Sweet Potatoes exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 409 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Sweet Potatoes compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Sweet Potatoes is more in Potassium (409 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.