CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

35%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Pickles

Q: Is Pickles safe for people with kidney disease?

Pickles is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 16.0mg phosphorus, 808.0mg sodium, and 112.0mg 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 phosphorus is in Pickles?

A 100.0g serving of Pickles contains 16mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 2% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Pickles?

Per 100.0g serving, Pickles provides 808mg of sodium — about 35% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Pickles?

Pickles contains 112mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 6% 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

14 kcal

Protein

0.5 g

Carbs

2.0 g

Fat

0.4 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

16 mg

2% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

808 mg

35% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

112 mg

6% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Pickles 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

USDA FNDDS (foodCode: 75511100)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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Safe

Coconut With Pulp Coconut Water

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Phosphorus83 mg

Sodium14 mg

Potassium193 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pickles safe for people with kidney disease?

Pickles is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 16.0mg phosphorus, 808.0mg sodium, and 112.0mg 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 Pickles?

A 100.0g serving of Pickles contains 16mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 2% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Pickles?

Per 100.0g serving, Pickles provides 808mg of sodium — about 35% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Pickles?

Pickles contains 112mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 6% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Pickles?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Pickles 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.