Bay Leaves — Laurel — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

11%

Sodium

Potassium

26%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🧂 Condiments & Oils Avoid

Bay Leaves — Laurel

Q: Is Bay Leaves — Laurel safe for people with kidney disease?

Bay Leaves — Laurel is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 113.0mg phosphorus, 23.0mg sodium, and 529.0mg 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 Bay Leaves — Laurel?

A 100.0g serving of Bay Leaves — Laurel contains 113mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 11% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Bay Leaves — Laurel?

Per 100.0g serving, Bay Leaves — Laurel provides 23mg of sodium — about 1% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Bay Leaves — Laurel?

Bay Leaves — Laurel contains 529mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 26% 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

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Calories

313 kcal

Protein

7.6 g

Carbs

75.0 g

Fat

8.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

113 mg

11% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

23 mg

1% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

529 mg

26% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Bay Leaves — Laurel 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. USDA.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Condiments & Oils? Try these instead:

Safe

Olive Oil — Arbequina

Mastiha (Chios Mastic)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bay Leaves — Laurel safe for people with kidney disease?

Bay Leaves — Laurel is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 113.0mg phosphorus, 23.0mg sodium, and 529.0mg 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 Bay Leaves — Laurel?

A 100.0g serving of Bay Leaves — Laurel contains 113mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 11% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Bay Leaves — Laurel?

Per 100.0g serving, Bay Leaves — Laurel provides 23mg of sodium — about 1% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Bay Leaves — Laurel?

Bay Leaves — Laurel contains 529mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 26% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Bay Leaves — Laurel?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Bay Leaves — Laurel 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.