Water Chestnut — Ma Ti — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

Potassium

29%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Water Chestnut — Ma Ti

Q: Is Water Chestnut — Ma Ti safe for people with kidney disease?

Water Chestnut — Ma Ti is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 63.0mg phosphorus, 14.0mg sodium, and 584.0mg 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 Water Chestnut — Ma Ti?

A 100.0g serving of Water Chestnut — Ma Ti contains 63mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 6% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Water Chestnut — Ma Ti?

Per 100.0g serving, Water Chestnut — Ma Ti provides 14mg of sodium — about 1% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Water Chestnut — Ma Ti?

Water Chestnut — Ma Ti contains 584mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 29% 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

97 kcal

Protein

1.4 g

Carbs

24.0 g

Fat

0.1 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

63 mg

6% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

14 mg

1% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

584 mg

29% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Water Chestnut — Ma Ti 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 chinese-foods. USDA. Crunchy in dim sum + stir-fry.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Vegetables? Try these instead:

Safe

100% Juice Cranberry Pomegranate Ocean Spray

Prune Unsweetened 100% Prune Juice From Concentrate

No Added Fat Collards

Phosphorus27 mg

Sodium143 mg

Potassium228 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Water Chestnut — Ma Ti safe for people with kidney disease?

Water Chestnut — Ma Ti is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 63.0mg phosphorus, 14.0mg sodium, and 584.0mg 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 Water Chestnut — Ma Ti?

A 100.0g serving of Water Chestnut — Ma Ti contains 63mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 6% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Water Chestnut — Ma Ti?

Per 100.0g serving, Water Chestnut — Ma Ti provides 14mg of sodium — about 1% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Water Chestnut — Ma Ti?

Water Chestnut — Ma Ti contains 584mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 29% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Water Chestnut — Ma Ti?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Water Chestnut — Ma Ti 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.