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Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Turnip greens is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Sodium, reaches only 13% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus29 mg3%
Low
Sodium265 mg13%
Low
Potassium203 mg10%
Low

About this food

Turnip greens 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

Turnip greens's sodium (13%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein1.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.5 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

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 Turnip greens safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Turnip greens is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Sodium at 13% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Turnip greens rated Kidney-friendly?

Turnip greens is rated Kidney-friendly because Sodium is 13% of its limit (265 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Sodium is in Turnip greens?

On a per-100 g basis, Turnip greens contains Sodium 265 mg, or 13% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Turnip greens safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Turnip greens falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 203 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Turnip greens compare to other vegetables foods?

Measured against other Vegetables foods, Turnip greens is more in Sodium (265 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.