Taro, leaves, cooked, steamed, with salt
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus27 mg3%Low
Sodium238 mg12%Low
Potassium460 mg23%Moderate
About this food
How to think about Vegetables: Taro 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 (23%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Taro.
Other nutrients
Protein2.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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
A handy approach - Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.