Can kidney patients eat turnips?

Yes — turnip roots are low in potassium (233 mg/100g) and safe for all CKD stages. Limit turnip greens (high potassium) and cook the roots with minimal salt.

Vegetables

Is Turnips (Shalgam) Good for Kidneys?

Also known as: शलजम

GENERALLY LOWER CONCERN

Potassium 233 mg/100gPhosphorus 27 mg/100gSodium 67 mg/100g

Turnips are low in potassium (233 mg/100g) and moderate in sodium (67 mg/100g) — a kidney-friendly root vegetable for all stages when cooked with minimal salt. Their greens, however, are high in potassium and should be limited.

Nutrition Profile (per 100g)

Nutrient

Amount

Level

CKD Note

Potassium

233 mg

Moderate

Target <2,000-3,000 mg/day

Phosphorus

27 mg

Low

Target 800-1,000 mg/day

Sodium

67 mg

Moderate

Target <2,000 mg/day

Protein

0.9 g

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Dialysis: 1.2 g/kg/day

Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central and ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables. Actual values vary by variety, ripeness, serving size, and cooking method. The database rating is a general reference, not an individualized diet recommendation.