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Taro leaves, cooked, steamed, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Taro leaves's Moderate rating is led by Potassium (23%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus27 mg3%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium460 mg23%
Moderate

About this food

Taro leaves (Vegetables). 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. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (23%), how much Taro leaves fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

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

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 Taro leaves safe for kidney disease?

Taro leaves is rated Moderate: Potassium is 23% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Taro leaves rated Moderate?

Taro leaves's Potassium content (460 mg) equals 23% of the limit, sitting in the 15-25% band - that is why it rates Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Taro leaves?

On a per-100 g basis, Taro leaves contains Potassium 460 mg, or 23% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Taro leaves safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Taro leaves exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 460 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Taro leaves compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Taro leaves is more in Potassium (460 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.