Low-potassium fish include raw scallops (two large or five small) with 62 milligrams, five canned anchovies with 106 milligrams and pickled herring with 20 milligrams per 1-ounce serving. Other good options include raw yellowfin tuna, canned tuna, orange roughy and smoked salmon.
Some of the lowest potassium meats are clams, oysters, and tuna. Chicken and turkey aren't considered low potassium meats, but they are lower than other types of meats. Deli meats are not only high in potassium but can also be high in sodium and contain phosphorus additives.
Potassium and phosphorus content varies with the fish variety–catfish, cod, orange roughy, sea bass and sole are among the lowest. Salmon contains higher amounts of potassium and phosphorus but can still be worked into a kidney diet by combining it with lower potassium sides and adjusting phosphorus binders if needed.
All fish -- including lean, fatty, farmed, wild-caught, freshwater and saltwater types -- contain potassium. The amount of potassium you get from fish depends entirely on its variety, but most fish are good sources of the nutrient, meaning they deliver at least 10 percent of the daily value for potassium per serving.
Calories from Fat 200 70 % Daily Value* Total Fat 8g 12% Saturated Fat 4.5g 23% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 45mg 15% Sodium 95mg 4% Potassium 680mg 19% Total Carbohydrate 5g 2% Dietary Fiber 5g 20% Sugars 0g Protein 29g Vitamin A 4% • Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% • Iron 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie ...
processed meats, such as luncheon meats and hot dogs. bran and whole grains. spinach. cantaloupe and honeydew.
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and transplant
Most people with kidney disease or transplants do not have to limit fish. When you reach the later stages of kidney disease your doctor may want you to limit the amount of protein you eat. Eating fish can still be a great option but you might need to eat smaller portions.
Foods low in potassium include most refined fats and oils, grains like cornmeal, white rice, and pasta, cheeses like soft goat cheese, and blueberries, eggs, leeks, Napa cabbage, and chia seeds. Boiling vegetables in water and discarding the water can help reduce their potassium and electrolyte content.
Good choices would be carrots, broccoli, runner beans, peas, cabbage, aubergine, bean sprouts.
Chicken breast has the most per 3-ounce serving with 332 milligrams, but beef and turkey breast contain 315 and 212 milligrams, respectively. If you don't eat meat but include fish in your diet, salmon has 326 milligrams of potassium, and canned tuna contains 153 milligrams for the same 3-ounce serving.
Water pills (diuretics) help rid your body of extra potassium. They work by making your kidney create more urine. Potassium is normally removed through urine. Potassium binders often come in the form of a powder.
Traditionally, white bread was recommended for people with kidney disease because it has less potassium and phosphorus.
Fish and Chips:
Remove batter from battered fish as this is high in salt. A small portion of chips can be eaten as a treat but remember these are not pre-boiled so will be high in potassium. Serve with bread and side salad to fill you up. Avoid battered sausages and burgers as these are high in salt.
Shellfish lovers have several low-potassium options. Three ounces of cooked lobster contain 196 milligrams of potassium; the same amount for potassium in shrimp contains 145 milligrams for cooked, and for canned shrimp there are 103 milligrams in one cup.
For Chinese food
Choose lower-potassium vegetables such as snow peas, string beans, water chestnuts, bean sprouts and bok choy.
Asian Food:
Dishes without sauces or with a light sauce are more suitable e.g. steamed whole fish, braised meats, crispy skin chicken, sweet sauces such as plum, lemon, orange, and sweet and sour may also be lower in salt.
A great plant based protein, shiitake mushrooms are an ideal food for those with kidney issues. They are better than white button and portobellos since they contain much less potassium.