CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

41%

Potassium

11%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Red Cabbage

Q: Is Red Cabbage safe for people with kidney disease?

Red Cabbage is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 30.0mg phosphorus, 954.0mg sodium, and 223.0mg 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 Red Cabbage?

A 100.0g serving of Red Cabbage contains 30mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 3% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Red Cabbage?

Per 100.0g serving, Red Cabbage provides 954mg of sodium — about 41% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Red Cabbage?

Red Cabbage contains 223mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 11% 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

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Calories

49 kcal

Protein

1.0 g

Carbs

10.5 g

Fat

0.2 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

30 mg

3% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

954 mg

41% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

223 mg

11% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Red Cabbage 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: 75502510)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Red Cabbage safe for people with kidney disease?

Red Cabbage is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 30.0mg phosphorus, 954.0mg sodium, and 223.0mg 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 Red Cabbage?

A 100.0g serving of Red Cabbage contains 30mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 3% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Red Cabbage?

Per 100.0g serving, Red Cabbage provides 954mg of sodium — about 41% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Red Cabbage?

Red Cabbage contains 223mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 11% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Red Cabbage?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Red Cabbage 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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