CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

39%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Ginger Root

Q: Is Ginger Root safe for people with kidney disease?

Ginger Root is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 2.0mg phosphorus, 906.0mg sodium, and 36.0mg 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 Ginger Root?

A 100.0g serving of Ginger Root contains 2mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 0% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Ginger Root?

Per 100.0g serving, Ginger Root provides 906mg of sodium — about 39% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Ginger Root?

Ginger Root contains 36mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 2% 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

20 kcal

Protein

0.3 g

Carbs

4.8 g

Fat

0.1 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

2 mg

0% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

906 mg

39% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

36 mg

2% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Ginger Root 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: 75503085)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ginger Root safe for people with kidney disease?

Ginger Root is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 2.0mg phosphorus, 906.0mg sodium, and 36.0mg 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 Ginger Root?

A 100.0g serving of Ginger Root contains 2mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 0% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Ginger Root?

Per 100.0g serving, Ginger Root provides 906mg of sodium — about 39% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Ginger Root?

Ginger Root contains 36mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 2% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Ginger Root?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Ginger Root 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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