Salsify — Salsifis is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Salsify — Salsifis — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
8%
Sodium
1%
Potassium
19%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
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Salsify — Salsifis

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
82 kcal
Protein
3.3 g
Carbs
19.0 g
Fat
0.2 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
75 mg
8% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
20 mg
1% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
380 mg
19% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Salsify — Salsifis 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 french-foods. USDA. Root vegetable.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Salsify — Salsifis safe for people with kidney disease?
Salsify — Salsifis is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 75.0mg phosphorus, 20.0mg sodium, and 380.0mg 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 Salsify — Salsifis?
A 100.0g serving of Salsify — Salsifis contains 75mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 8% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Salsify — Salsifis?
Per 100.0g serving, Salsify — Salsifis provides 20mg of sodium — about 1% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Salsify — Salsifis?
Salsify — Salsifis contains 380mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 19% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Salsify — Salsifis?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Salsify — Salsifis 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