CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

Potassium

16%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Beets — Red

Q: Is Beets — Red safe for people with kidney disease?

Beets — Red is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 40.0mg phosphorus, 78.0mg sodium, and 325.0mg 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 Beets — Red?

A 100.0g serving of Beets — Red contains 40mg 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 Beets — Red?

Per 100.0g serving, Beets — Red provides 78mg of sodium — about 3% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Beets — Red?

Beets — Red contains 325mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 16% 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

43 kcal

Protein

1.6 g

Carbs

10.0 g

Fat

0.2 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

40 mg

4% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

78 mg

3% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

325 mg

16% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Beets — Red 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 mediterranean-foods. USDA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beets — Red safe for people with kidney disease?

Beets — Red is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 40.0mg phosphorus, 78.0mg sodium, and 325.0mg 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 Beets — Red?

A 100.0g serving of Beets — Red contains 40mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 4% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Beets — Red?

Per 100.0g serving, Beets — Red provides 78mg of sodium — about 3% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Beets — Red?

Beets — Red contains 325mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 16% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Beets — Red?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Beets — Red 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.