Sweet Potato and CKD: Potassium, Phosphorus & Sodium Reference

Based on the daily limits this site uses, Sweet Potato lands in the Kidney-friendly tier. Sweet Potato is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (12%), all below 15% of limits.

About Sweet Potato

Sweet Potato sits in the Vegetables group. 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

From the potassium angle (12%), how much Sweet Potato 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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