Foods

Here are 20 of the best foods for people with kidney disease.

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Cauliflower

One cup (124 grams) of cooked cauliflower contains (18Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 19 mg
  • potassium: 176 mg
  • phosphorus: 40 mg

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Blueberries

One cup (148 grams) of fresh blueberries contains (21Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 1.5 mg
  • potassium: 114 mg
  • phosphorus: 18 mg

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Sea bass

Three ounces (85 grams) of cooked sea bass contain (25Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 74 mg
  • potassium: 279 mg
  • phosphorus: 211 mg

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Red grapes

Half cup (75 grams) containing (29Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 1.5 mg
  • potassium: 144 mg
  • phosphorus: 15 mg

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Egg whites

Two large egg whites (66 grams) contain (30Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 110 mg
  • potassium: 108 mg
  • phosphorus: 10 mg

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Garlic

Three cloves (9 grams) of garlic contain (31Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 1.5 mg
  • potassium: 36 mg
  • phosphorus: 14 mg

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Buckwheat

A half cup (84 grams) of cooked buckwheat contains (32Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 3.5 mg
  • potassium: 74 mg
  • phosphorus: 59 mg

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Olive oil

One tablespoon (13.5 grams) of olive oil contains (35Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 0.3 mg
  • potassium: 0.1 mg
  • phosphorus: 0 mg

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Bulgur

A half-cup (91-gram) serving of bulgur contains (36Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 4.5 mg
  • potassium: 62 mg
  • phosphorus: 36 mg

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Cabbage

One cup (70 grams) of shredded cabbage containing (38Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 13 mg
  • potassium: 119 mg
  • phosphorus: 18 mg

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Skinless chicken

Three ounces (84 grams) of skinless chicken breast contains (39Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 63 mg
  • potassium: 216 mg
  • phosphorus: 192 mg

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Bell peppers

One small red pepper (74 grams) contains (41Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 3 mg
  • potassium: 156 mg
  • phosphorus: 19 mg

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Onions

One small onion (70 grams) contains (43Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 3 mg
  • potassium: 102 mg
  • phosphorus: 20 mg

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Arugula

One cup (20 grams) of raw arugula contains (45Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 6 mg
  • potassium: 74 mg
  • phosphorus: 10 mg

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Macadamia nuts

One ounce (28 grams) of macadamia nuts contains (46Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 1.4 mg
  • potassium: 103 mg
  • phosphorus: 53 mg

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Radish

A half cup (58 grams) of sliced radishes contains (49Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 23 mg
  • potassium: 135 mg
  • phosphorus: 12 mg

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Turnips

A half cup (78 grams) of cooked turnips contains (50Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 12.5 mg
  • potassium: 138 mg
  • phosphorus: 20 mg

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Pineapple

One cup (165 grams) of pineapple chunks contains (52Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 2 mg
  • potassium: 180 mg
  • phosphorus: 13 mg

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Cranberries

One cup (100 grams) of fresh cranberries contains (56Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 2 mg
  • potassium: 80 mg
  • phosphorus: 11 mg

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Shiitake mushrooms

One cup (145 grams) of cooked shiitake mushroom contains (59Trusted Source):

  • sodium: 6 mg
  • potassium: 170 mg
  • phosphorus: 42 mg

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