Jerusalem Artichoke — Topinambour — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

Potassium

21%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Jerusalem Artichoke — Topinambour

Q: Is Jerusalem Artichoke — Topinambour safe for people with kidney disease?

Jerusalem Artichoke — Topinambour is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 78.0mg phosphorus, 4.0mg sodium, and 429.0mg 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 potassium is in Jerusalem Artichoke — Topinambour?

Jerusalem Artichoke — Topinambour contains 429mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 21% 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

73 kcal

Protein

2.0 g

Carbs

17.0 g

Fat

0.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

78 mg

8% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

4 mg

0% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

429 mg

21% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Jerusalem Artichoke — Topinambour 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 french-foods. USDA. Nutty tuber.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Vegetables? Try these instead:

Safe

Sweet Yellow And White Kernels Corn

100% Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice Weis

Phosphorus17 mg

Sodium0 mg

Potassium154 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jerusalem Artichoke — Topinambour safe for people with kidney disease?

Jerusalem Artichoke — Topinambour is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 78.0mg phosphorus, 4.0mg sodium, and 429.0mg 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 Jerusalem Artichoke — Topinambour?

A 100.0g serving of Jerusalem Artichoke — Topinambour contains 78mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 8% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Jerusalem Artichoke — Topinambour?

Per 100.0g serving, Jerusalem Artichoke — Topinambour provides 4mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Jerusalem Artichoke — Topinambour?

Jerusalem Artichoke — Topinambour contains 429mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 21% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Jerusalem Artichoke — Topinambour?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Jerusalem Artichoke — Topinambour 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.