Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo) — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

Potassium

34%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo)

Q: Is Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo) safe for people with kidney disease?

Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo) is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 56.0mg phosphorus, 9.0mg sodium, and 670.0mg 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 Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo)?

A 100.0g serving of Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo) contains 56mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 6% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo)?

Per 100.0g serving, Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo) provides 9mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo)?

Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo) contains 670mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 34% 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

118 kcal

Protein

1.5 g

Carbs

28.0 g

Fat

0.2 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

56 mg

6% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

9 mg

0% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

670 mg

34% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo) 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

Vietnamese expansion. EST. Used in canh khoai mo.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Vegetables? Try these instead:

Safe

Cauliflower And Carrots No Added Fat Broccoli

Chilled Juice Blend Pineapple Mango Zico

Phosphorus8 mg

Sodium17 mg

Potassium167 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo) safe for people with kidney disease?

Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo) is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 56.0mg phosphorus, 9.0mg sodium, and 670.0mg 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 Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo)?

A 100.0g serving of Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo) contains 56mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 6% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo)?

Per 100.0g serving, Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo) provides 9mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo)?

Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo) contains 670mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 34% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo)?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Purple Yam / Ube (Khoai Mo) 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.