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Caribbean cooking leans on rice, beans and tropical produce — and plantain, banana and dasheen are among the highest-potassium staples anywhere. The safe base is rice with modest protein. This list ranks the staples so you can keep the flavor without the potassium load.
Caribbean staples ranked by potassium — rice, plantain, callaloo and tropical fruit for a renal diet.
Values are per 100g (USDA FoodData Central / ICMR-NIN). Your actual serving may differ — always multiply by your portion. For a personal plan, check each food's guide for serving advice, leaching techniques, and safer alternatives. Your nephrologist and renal dietitian set YOUR individual limits.
Browse all foods with full guidesThis content is a general reference, not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan. Do not change your diet, fluids, medicines, or dialysis plan without your nephrologist or renal dietitian. Individual recommendations depend on your labs, medications, conditions, and care plan.