Spinach and CKD: Potassium Data per 100 g

Short answer: Spinach contains 558 mg of Potassium per 100 g, which is 28% of the daily limit. Against the 2,000 mg daily allowance, this is a High contribution.

About Spinach

Spinach belongs to the Vegetables category. 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

Spinach's potassium is the top contributor (28% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g

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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