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Vegetables, mixed, canned, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
Vegetables
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Vegetables lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Sodium is highest at 11%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus37 mg4%
Low
Sodium224 mg11%
Low
Potassium138 mg7%
Low

About this food

For Vegetables, Vegetables is a typical example. 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

Vegetables's sodium is the top contributor (11% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein1.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine13.7 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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 Vegetables safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Vegetables falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Sodium (11%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Vegetables rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 224 mg, 11% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Vegetables is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Vegetables?

Per 100 g, Vegetables contains Sodium 224 mg, which is 11% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Vegetables safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Vegetables falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 138 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Vegetables compare to other vegetables foods?

Compared with the typical Vegetables food, Vegetables has more Sodium - 224 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.