CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

16%

Potassium

40%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Beet Greens

Q: Is Beet Greens safe for people with kidney disease?

Beet Greens is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 43.0mg phosphorus, 365.0mg sodium, and 794.0mg 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 Beet Greens?

A 100.0g serving of Beet Greens contains 43mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 4% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Beet Greens?

Per 100.0g serving, Beet Greens provides 365mg of sodium — about 16% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Beet Greens?

Beet Greens contains 794mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 40% 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

48 kcal

Protein

2.3 g

Carbs

4.5 g

Fat

2.9 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

43 mg

4% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

365 mg

16% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

794 mg

40% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Beet Greens 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

USDA FNDDS (foodCode: 72101220)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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Phosphorus33 mg

Sodium176 mg

Potassium139 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beet Greens safe for people with kidney disease?

Beet Greens is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 43.0mg phosphorus, 365.0mg sodium, and 794.0mg 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 Beet Greens?

A 100.0g serving of Beet Greens contains 43mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 4% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Beet Greens?

Per 100.0g serving, Beet Greens provides 365mg of sodium — about 16% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Beet Greens?

Beet Greens contains 794mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 40% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Beet Greens?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Beet Greens 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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