Chinese Spinach / Amaranth — Xian Cai — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

Potassium

31%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Chinese Spinach / Amaranth — Xian Cai

Q: Is Chinese Spinach / Amaranth — Xian Cai safe for people with kidney disease?

Chinese Spinach / Amaranth — Xian Cai is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 50.0mg phosphorus, 20.0mg sodium, and 611.0mg 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 Chinese Spinach / Amaranth — Xian Cai?

Chinese Spinach / Amaranth — Xian Cai contains 611mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 31% 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

23 kcal

Protein

2.5 g

Carbs

4.0 g

Fat

0.3 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

50 mg

5% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

20 mg

1% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

611 mg

31% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Chinese Spinach / Amaranth — Xian Cai 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 chinese-foods. K extreme. Avoid.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Vegetables? Try these instead:

Classic Mixed Vegetables

100% Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice Weis

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chinese Spinach / Amaranth — Xian Cai safe for people with kidney disease?

Chinese Spinach / Amaranth — Xian Cai is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 50.0mg phosphorus, 20.0mg sodium, and 611.0mg 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 Chinese Spinach / Amaranth — Xian Cai?

A 100.0g serving of Chinese Spinach / Amaranth — Xian Cai contains 50mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 5% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Chinese Spinach / Amaranth — Xian Cai?

Per 100.0g serving, Chinese Spinach / Amaranth — Xian Cai provides 20mg of sodium — about 1% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Chinese Spinach / Amaranth — Xian Cai?

Chinese Spinach / Amaranth — Xian Cai contains 611mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 31% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Chinese Spinach / Amaranth — Xian Cai?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Chinese Spinach / Amaranth — Xian Cai 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.