Turnips

Q: Is Turnips safe for people with kidney disease?

Turnips is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 31.3mg phosphorus, 12.8mg sodium, and 262.1mg potassium per 100.0g serving, moderate portions are usually fine, but watch your daily totals. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Turnips?

A 100.0g serving of Turnips contains 31mg 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 Turnips?

Per 100.0g serving, Turnips provides 12mg of sodium — about 1% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Turnips?

Turnips contains 262mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 13% 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

0 kcal

Protein

1.0 g

Carbs

7.3 g

Fat

0.1 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

31 mg

3% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

12 mg

1% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

262 mg

13% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Moderate for CKD

Turnips is acceptable in moderate portions. Keep an eye on your daily totals — 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 — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Turnips safe for people with kidney disease?

Turnips is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 31.3mg phosphorus, 12.8mg sodium, and 262.1mg 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 Turnips?

A 100.0g serving of Turnips contains 31mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 3% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Turnips?

Per 100.0g serving, Turnips provides 12mg of sodium — about 1% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Turnips?

Turnips contains 262mg 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 Turnips?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Turnips 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.