Padrón Peppers — Pimientos de Padrón is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Padrón Peppers — Pimientos de Padrón — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
5%
Sodium
0%
Potassium
17%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Padrón Peppers — Pimientos de Padrón

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
40 kcal
Protein
2.0 g
Carbs
9.0 g
Fat
0.4 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
46 mg
5% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
3 mg
0% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
340 mg
17% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Padrón Peppers — Pimientos de Padrón contains levels that significantly exceed CKD-friendly thresholds. Avoid this food regularly. If you must eat it (e.g., on a special occasion), keep portions tiny and adjust the rest of your day accordingly.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Source & Notes

Imported from spanish-foods. Galician. Russian roulette spicy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Padrón Peppers — Pimientos de Padrón safe for people with kidney disease?
Padrón Peppers — Pimientos de Padrón is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 46.0mg phosphorus, 3.0mg sodium, and 340.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.
How much phosphorus is in Padrón Peppers — Pimientos de Padrón?
A 100.0g serving of Padrón Peppers — Pimientos de Padrón contains 46mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 5% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Padrón Peppers — Pimientos de Padrón?
Per 100.0g serving, Padrón Peppers — Pimientos de Padrón provides 3mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Padrón Peppers — Pimientos de Padrón?
Padrón Peppers — Pimientos de Padrón contains 340mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 17% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Padrón Peppers — Pimientos de Padrón?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Padrón Peppers — Pimientos de Padrón is rated Avoid (Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.

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Last updated: May 24, 2026 · Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines