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Tomatoes, red, ripe, cooked, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyTomatoes scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Sodium leads at 12% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus28 mg3%
Low
Sodium247 mg12%
Low
Potassium218 mg11%
Low

About this food

How to think about Vegetables: Tomatoes is worth a closer look - 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

Tomatoes's sodium is 12% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein0.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.5 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 handy approach - 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?

Tomatoes scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (12% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Tomatoes rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Sodium (247 mg, 12%) is the most prominent of Tomatoes's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Tomatoes?

Data: 100 g of Tomatoes has Sodium 247 mg (12% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Tomatoes safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Tomatoes falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 218 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Tomatoes compare to other vegetables foods?

Next to other Vegetables options, Tomatoes carries more Sodium at 247 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.