Iceberg Lettuce is Safe for kidney disease patients
Good choice for kidney disease patients ยท Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Iceberg Lettuce โ€” kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
2%
Sodium
1%
Potassium
7%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
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Iceberg Lettuce

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram โ† drag to adjust โ†’ 500gram
Calories
0 kcal
Protein
0.7 g
Carbs
3.4 g
Fat
0.1 g
Phosphorus Learn more โ†’
19 mg
2% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
16 mg
1% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more โ†’
139 mg
7% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Safe for CKD

Iceberg Lettuce is a kidney-friendly choice. With low levels of restricted minerals (phosphorus, sodium, potassium), you can include this in your CKD diet without strict portion limits. Still, balance with other foods throughout the day.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian โ€” individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iceberg Lettuce safe for people with kidney disease?
Iceberg Lettuce is rated Safe for CKD patients. Good choice for kidney disease patients. With 19.2mg phosphorus, 16.1mg sodium, and 139.3mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it can be enjoyed in normal portion sizes. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.
How much phosphorus is in Iceberg Lettuce?
A 100.0g serving of Iceberg Lettuce contains 19mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 2% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Iceberg Lettuce?
Per 100.0g serving, Iceberg Lettuce provides 16mg of sodium โ€” about 1% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Iceberg Lettuce?
Iceberg Lettuce contains 139mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 7% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Iceberg Lettuce?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Iceberg Lettuce is rated Safe (Good choice for kidney disease patients), it is generally a good choice for dialysis patients in normal portions. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.

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Last updated: March 15, 2026 ยท Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines