Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Turnip greens is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 9% of the limit.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus27 mg3%
Low
Sodium12 mg<1%
Low
Potassium184 mg9%
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
Potassium is the highest of the three at 9%. 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
Fiber2.5 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.
On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Turnip greens is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (9%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.
Why is Turnip greens rated Kidney-friendly?
Simply put: among Turnip greens's three minerals, Potassium is highest (184 mg, 9%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.
How much Potassium is in Turnip greens?
In every 100 g of Turnip greens, Potassium is about 184 mg - roughly 9% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).
Is Turnip greens safe on a low-potassium diet?
For people watching potassium, Turnip greens falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 184 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.
How does Turnip greens compare to other vegetables foods?
Against the Vegetables average, Turnip greens shows less Potassium (184 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.