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Turnip greens, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Turnip greens falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Potassium (15%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus42 mg4%
Low
Sodium40 mg2%
Low
Potassium296 mg15%
Low

About this food

About Turnip greens: 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. As a Vegetables item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Turnip greens's potassium is the top contributor (15% 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

Protein1.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.8 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 safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Turnip greens is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest contributor at 15% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Turnip greens rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Turnip greens's Potassium is highest (296 mg, 15% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Potassium is in Turnip greens?

Per 100 g, Turnip greens contains Potassium 296 mg, which is 15% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Turnip greens safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Turnip greens falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 296 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Turnip greens compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Turnip greens has less Potassium - 296 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.