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Turnip greens and turnips, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Turnip greens and turnips is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest at 11% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus32 mg3%
Low
Sodium19 mg<1%
Low
Potassium216 mg11%
Low

About this food

Turnip greens and turnips belongs to the Vegetables category. 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

Turnip greens and turnips's potassium is the top contributor (11% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Other nutrients

Protein3 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.1 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine1.9 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate5.5 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Practical tip: 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 Turnip greens and turnips safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Turnip greens and turnips is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest contributor at 11% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Turnip greens and turnips rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Turnip greens and turnips's Potassium is highest (216 mg, 11% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Potassium is in Turnip greens and turnips?

Per 100 g, Turnip greens and turnips contains Potassium 216 mg, which is 11% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Turnip greens and turnips safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Turnip greens and turnips falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 216 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Turnip greens and turnips compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Turnip greens and turnips has less Potassium - 216 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.