Tomato and CKD: Potassium, Phosphorus & Sodium Reference
Short answer: Tomato is rated Kidney-friendly for CKD stage 3-4. Tomato receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest at 12%, yet stays under the 15% line.
About Tomato
In a CKD diet, Vegetables deserve attention: Tomato - 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 Tomato fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g
Phosphorus24 mg2%Low
Sodium5 mg<1%Low
Potassium237 mg12%Low
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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