Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Turnip greens and turnips is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 4% of the limit.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus24 mg2%
Low
Sodium18 mg<1%
Low
Potassium82 mg4%
Low
About this food
Turnip greens and turnips is a common member of Vegetables. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.
Nutrient insight
Potassium is the highest of the three at 4%. With reduced kidney function, blood potassium can rise, so spread high-potassium foods across the day rather than in one large serving.
Other nutrients
Protein2.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
How to eat it more safely: Slice, boil and discard the water to remove roughly 30-50% of the potassium - a practical method for high-potassium vegetables.
Is Turnip greens and turnips safe for kidney disease?
From a daily-limit standpoint, Turnip greens and turnips is Kidney-friendly - Potassium (4%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.
Why is Turnip greens and turnips rated Kidney-friendly?
Rating basis: Turnip greens and turnips's Potassium is 82 mg, 4% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.
How much Potassium is in Turnip greens and turnips?
In every 100 g of Turnip greens and turnips, Potassium is about 82 mg - roughly 4% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).
Is Turnip greens and turnips safe on a low-potassium diet?
For people watching potassium, Turnip greens and turnips falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 82 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.
How does Turnip greens and turnips compare to other vegetables foods?
Against the Vegetables average, Turnip greens and turnips shows less Potassium (82 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.