Bell Peppers

Potassium: LowerPhosphorus: LowerSodium: Lower

The bottom line

Lower in potassium, sweet without salt, and rich in vitamin C — which also helps iron from plant foods absorb.

A healthier swap

No swap needed; peppers swap in for tomato in many sauces and salads.

Understand the nutrients

Frequently asked questions

Do the colours differ?

Nutritionally only slightly. All colours are lower-potassium choices; red peppers are the sweetest and richest in vitamin C.

These pages are general education about eating with kidney disease, dialysis or a kidney transplant. They are not medical advice and do not replace your own care plan. Kidney diets are individual: what is right for you depends on your stage, your blood tests, your medicines and your other conditions. Always talk to your care team or renal dietitian before changing what you eat, and never stop or change a medicine because of something you read here.