Celery and CKD: Potassium, Phosphorus & Sodium Reference

Looking at the minerals alone, Celery rates Kidney-friendly. On a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Celery's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Potassium (13%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.

About Celery

Celery (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 is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (13%), how much Celery fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g

Practical tips

Worth remembering: 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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