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Tomatoes, crushed, canned

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Tomatoes falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Potassium (15%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus32 mg3%
Low
Sodium186 mg9%
Low
Potassium293 mg15%
Low

About this food

About Tomatoes: 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. As a Vegetables item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Potassium at 15% is the main consideration. Concentrated forms such as juice and dried fruit absorb faster; whole foods are gentler.

Other nutrients

Protein1.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.4 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine6.6 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate9 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

A common practice is: 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 Tomatoes safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Tomatoes is Kidney-friendly - Potassium (15%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Tomatoes rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Tomatoes's Potassium is 293 mg, 15% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Potassium is in Tomatoes?

Per 100 g, Tomatoes provides Potassium 293 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (15%).

Is Tomatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Tomatoes falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 293 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Tomatoes compare to other vegetables foods?

Within Vegetables, Tomatoes ranks less on Potassium (293 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.