Quinoa and CKD: Potassium Data per 100 g

For Potassium, Quinoa provides 172 mg per 100 g, or 9% of the daily limit. Compared with the daily potassium allowance, this is a Low level.

About Quinoa

Quinoa sits in the Grains & Starches group. Grains and starches are usually relatively low in potassium and phosphorus, making them a sensible base for a CKD diet. Watch whole-grain and some processed grain products, which can carry more phosphorus.

Nutrient insight

Quinoa's phosphorus (15%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Use refined grains as the base and treat whole grains by portion, since they carry more phosphorus.

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