Strawberry vs Blueberry: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Q: Which has more potassium, strawberry or blueberry?

Per 100 g, strawberry contains 153 mg and blueberry contains 214 mg of potassium.

Q: Is strawberry or blueberry better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, strawberry is rated kidney-friendly and blueberry is rated kidney-friendly. Ratings reflect mineral load per 100 g only — individual advice should come from your healthcare team.

Q: What is the main difference for a CKD diet?

The largest difference is potassium: strawberry sits at 8% of the daily limit versus 11% for blueberry. See each food page for the full mineral profile.

Looking at the three rated minerals, Strawberry lands in the Kidney-friendly tier and Blueberry in the Kidney-friendly tier. If you are choosing between them, Strawberry leaves more room in the daily allowance — the Potassium gap is 8% versus 11%.

Strawberry
Kidney-friendly Blueberry
Kidney-friendly

Phosphorus

24 mg

36 mg

Sodium

1 mg

<1%

3 mg

<1%

Potassium

153 mg

214 mg

11%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more potassium, strawberry or blueberry?

Per 100 g, strawberry contains 153 mg and blueberry contains 214 mg of potassium.

Is strawberry or blueberry better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, strawberry is rated kidney-friendly and blueberry is rated kidney-friendly. Ratings reflect mineral load per 100 g only — individual advice should come from your healthcare team.

What is the main difference for a CKD diet?

The largest difference is potassium: strawberry sits at 8% of the daily limit versus 11% for blueberry. See each food page for the full mineral profile.