Rapini — Broccoli Rabe — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

Potassium

10%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Rapini — Broccoli Rabe

Q: Is Rapini — Broccoli Rabe safe for people with kidney disease?

Rapini — Broccoli Rabe is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 73.0mg phosphorus, 33.0mg sodium, and 196.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Rapini — Broccoli Rabe?

A 100.0g serving of Rapini — Broccoli Rabe contains 73mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 7% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Rapini — Broccoli Rabe?

Per 100.0g serving, Rapini — Broccoli Rabe provides 33mg of sodium — about 1% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Rapini — Broccoli Rabe?

Rapini — Broccoli Rabe contains 196mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 10% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

Calories

22 kcal

Protein

3.2 g

Carbs

2.9 g

Fat

0.5 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

73 mg

7% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

33 mg

1% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

196 mg

10% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Rapini — Broccoli Rabe 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 italian-foods. USDA.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Vegetables? Try these instead:

Sweet Kale Vegetable Salad Kit

Pineapple Passionfruit Pineapple Passionfruit Naturally Flavored Sparkling Juice Drink From Concentrate

Original Orange Juice

Phosphorus17 mg

Sodium0 mg

Potassium179 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rapini — Broccoli Rabe safe for people with kidney disease?

Rapini — Broccoli Rabe is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 73.0mg phosphorus, 33.0mg sodium, and 196.0mg 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 Rapini — Broccoli Rabe?

A 100.0g serving of Rapini — Broccoli Rabe contains 73mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 7% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Rapini — Broccoli Rabe?

Per 100.0g serving, Rapini — Broccoli Rabe provides 33mg of sodium — about 1% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Rapini — Broccoli Rabe?

Rapini — Broccoli Rabe contains 196mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 10% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Rapini — Broccoli Rabe?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Rapini — Broccoli Rabe 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.