Taro, cooked, without salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus76 mg8%Low
Sodium15 mg<1%Low
Potassium484 mg24%Moderate
About this food
Taro sits in the Vegetables group. 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
Taro'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
Protein0.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber5.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.5 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine1.8 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate652 mgHigh 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.