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Tomatoes, green, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyTomatoes is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (10%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus28 mg3%
Low
Sodium13 mg<1%
Low
Potassium204 mg10%
Low

About this food

Tomatoes sits in the Vegetables group. 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 (10%), how much Tomatoes fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein1.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)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

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 Tomatoes safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Tomatoes is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Potassium at 10% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Tomatoes rated Kidney-friendly?

Tomatoes is rated Kidney-friendly because Potassium is 10% of its limit (204 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Potassium is in Tomatoes?

On a per-100 g basis, Tomatoes contains Potassium 204 mg, or 10% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Tomatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Tomatoes falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 204 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Tomatoes compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Tomatoes is less in Potassium (204 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.