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Taro, shoots, cooked, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Taro is Moderate: the highest item, Potassium, sits at 17% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus26 mg3%
Low
Sodium238 mg12%
Low
Potassium344 mg17%
Moderate

About this food

Taro is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (17%), how much Taro fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein0.7 gNot part of rating
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 safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Taro is Moderate - Potassium (17%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Taro rated Moderate?

Rating basis: Taro's Potassium is 344 mg, 17% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.

How much Potassium is in Taro?

On a per-100 g basis, Taro contains Potassium 344 mg, or 17% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Taro safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Taro exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 344 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Taro compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Taro is less in Potassium (344 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.