Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Alcoholic beverages lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 3%, still comfortably low.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus18 mg2%
Low
Sodium5 mg<1%
Low
Potassium59 mg3%
Low
About this food
For Beverages, Alcoholic beverages is a typical example. Most beverages are low in mineral density, but colas with phosphoric acid and sugary drinks are not kidney-friendly - additive phosphorus absorbs at nearly 100%, often alongside a lot of added sugar.
Nutrient insight
The most striking number here is potassium (3%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Alcoholic beverages.
Other nutrients
Protein0.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.8 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol9.6 gContains alcohol
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Alcoholic beverages is rated Kidney-friendly: Potassium is 3% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.
Why is Alcoholic beverages rated Kidney-friendly?
Alcoholic beverages's Potassium content (59 mg) equals 3% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.
How much Potassium is in Alcoholic beverages?
Data: 100 g of Alcoholic beverages has Potassium 59 mg (3% of the 2,000 mg limit).
Is Alcoholic beverages safe on a low-potassium diet?
Low-potassium question: Alcoholic beverages falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 59 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.
How does Alcoholic beverages compare to other beverages foods?
Next to other Beverages options, Alcoholic beverages carries less Potassium at 59 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.