Broccoli and CKD: Potassium, Phosphorus & Sodium Reference
For a CKD diet at stage 3-4, Broccoli comes out as Moderate. Measured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Broccoli is Moderate: the highest item, Potassium, sits at 16% of its limit.
About Broccoli
Broccoli 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 16%. With reduced kidney function, blood potassium can rise, so spread high-potassium foods across the day rather than in one large serving.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g
Practical tips
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.
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