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Taro shoots, cooked, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
ModerateTaro shoots receives a Moderate rating. Potassium leads the three minerals at 17% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus26 mg3%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium344 mg17%
Moderate

About this food

In a CKD diet, Vegetables deserve attention: Taro shoots - 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 (17%), how much Taro shoots 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 shoots safe for kidney disease?

Taro shoots scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (17% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Taro shoots rated Moderate?

The reason: Potassium (344 mg, 17%) is the most prominent of Taro shoots's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Taro shoots?

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

Is Taro shoots safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Taro shoots 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 shoots compare to other vegetables foods?

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