Asparagus and CKD: Potassium Data per 100 g

The Potassium level in Asparagus is 202 mg per 100 g (10% of the daily limit). Compared with the daily potassium allowance, this is a Low level.

About Asparagus

About Asparagus: 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

The most striking number here is potassium (10%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Asparagus.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g

Practical tips

A handy approach - 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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