Garlic — Italian is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Garlic — Italian — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
15%
Sodium
1%
Potassium
20%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🧂 Condiments & Oils Avoid

Garlic — Italian

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
149 kcal
Protein
6.4 g
Carbs
33.0 g
Fat
0.5 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
153 mg
15% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
17 mg
1% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
401 mg
20% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Garlic — Italian 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garlic — Italian safe for people with kidney disease?
Garlic — Italian is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 153.0mg phosphorus, 17.0mg sodium, and 401.0mg 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 Garlic — Italian?
A 100.0g serving of Garlic — Italian contains 153mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 15% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Garlic — Italian?
Per 100.0g serving, Garlic — Italian provides 17mg of sodium — about 1% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Garlic — Italian?
Garlic — Italian contains 401mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 20% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Garlic — Italian?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Garlic — Italian 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