Taro

Taro is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 88.0mg phosphorus, 142.0mg sodium, and 616.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

A 100.0g serving of Taro contains 88mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 9% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Per 100.0g serving, Taro provides 142mg of sodium — about 6% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Taro contains 616mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 31% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Taro 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.