Leaf Red Lettuce is Moderate for kidney disease patients
Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD ยท Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Leaf Red Lettuce โ€” kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
2%
Sodium
1%
Potassium
16%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
๐Ÿฅฆ Vegetables Moderate

Leaf Red 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
0.9 g
Carbs
3.3 g
Fat
0.1 g
Phosphorus Learn more โ†’
24 mg
2% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
24 mg
1% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more โ†’
321 mg
16% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Moderate for CKD

Leaf Red Lettuce is acceptable in moderate portions. Keep an eye on your daily totals โ€” pair it with low-mineral foods to stay within the recommended 1,000mg phosphorus, 2,300mg sodium, and 2,000mg potassium daily limits.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leaf Red Lettuce safe for people with kidney disease?
Leaf Red Lettuce is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 24.4mg phosphorus, 24.9mg sodium, and 321.4mg potassium per 100.0g serving, moderate portions are usually fine, but watch your daily totals. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.
How much phosphorus is in Leaf Red Lettuce?
A 100.0g serving of Leaf Red Lettuce 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 Leaf Red Lettuce?
Per 100.0g serving, Leaf Red Lettuce provides 24mg of sodium โ€” about 1% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Leaf Red Lettuce?
Leaf Red Lettuce contains 321mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 16% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Leaf Red Lettuce?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Leaf Red Lettuce is rated Moderate (Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD), dialysis patients should eat smaller portions and monitor their weekly intake. 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