Bok Choy — Xiao Bai Cai is Limit for kidney disease patients
Limit intake if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Bok Choy — Xiao Bai Cai — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
4%
Sodium
3%
Potassium
13%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🥦 Vegetables Limit

Bok Choy — Xiao Bai Cai

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
13 kcal
Protein
1.5 g
Carbs
2.2 g
Fat
0.2 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
37 mg
4% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
65 mg
3% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
252 mg
13% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Limit for CKD

Bok Choy — Xiao Bai Cai is high in one or more restricted minerals. If you have CKD Stage 3 or higher, eat small portions only and avoid combining it with other high-mineral foods on the same day.

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

Source & Notes

Imported from chinese-foods. USDA. Most-used Chinese leafy green.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bok Choy — Xiao Bai Cai safe for people with kidney disease?
Bok Choy — Xiao Bai Cai is rated Limit for CKD patients. Limit intake if you have CKD. With 37.0mg phosphorus, 65.0mg sodium, and 252.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, you should keep portion sizes small and not eat it daily. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.
How much phosphorus is in Bok Choy — Xiao Bai Cai?
A 100.0g serving of Bok Choy — Xiao Bai Cai contains 37mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 4% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Bok Choy — Xiao Bai Cai?
Per 100.0g serving, Bok Choy — Xiao Bai Cai provides 65mg of sodium — about 3% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Bok Choy — Xiao Bai Cai?
Bok Choy — Xiao Bai Cai contains 252mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 13% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Bok Choy — Xiao Bai Cai?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Bok Choy — Xiao Bai Cai is rated Limit (Limit intake 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