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Turnip greens, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyTurnip greens is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (10%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus29 mg3%
Low
Sodium29 mg1%
Low
Potassium203 mg10%
Low

About this food

Turnip greens 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

From the potassium angle (10%), how much Turnip greens fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Turnip greens falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (10%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Turnip greens rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 203 mg, 10% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Turnip greens is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Turnip greens?

On a per-100 g basis, Turnip greens contains Potassium 203 mg, or 10% 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 less in Potassium (203 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.