Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus24 mg2%Low
Sodium5 mg<1%Low
Potassium237 mg12%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
Tomatoes's potassium reaches 12% of the limit - the leading item. Patients with normal blood potassium can eat moderate amounts; those with hyperkalemia should be more careful.
Other nutrients
Protein0.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.6 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
If you are managing mineral intake: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.