Pickled Mustard Greens — Suan Cai is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Pickled Mustard Greens — Suan Cai — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
2%
Sodium
60%
Potassium
10%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Pickled Mustard Greens — Suan Cai

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
19 kcal
Protein
1.0 g
Carbs
4.0 g
Fat
0.2 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
24 mg
2% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
1380 mg
60% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
200 mg
10% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Pickled Mustard Greens — Suan 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. For dumplings + suan cai fish.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pickled Mustard Greens — Suan Cai safe for people with kidney disease?
Pickled Mustard Greens — Suan Cai is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 24.0mg phosphorus, 1380.0mg sodium, and 200.0mg 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 Pickled Mustard Greens — Suan Cai?
A 100.0g serving of Pickled Mustard Greens — Suan Cai contains 24mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 2% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Pickled Mustard Greens — Suan Cai?
Per 100.0g serving, Pickled Mustard Greens — Suan Cai provides 1380mg of sodium — about 60% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Pickled Mustard Greens — Suan Cai?
Pickled Mustard Greens — Suan Cai contains 200mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 10% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Pickled Mustard Greens — Suan Cai?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Pickled Mustard Greens — Suan 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.

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Last updated: May 24, 2026 · Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines