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Apple juice, canned or bottled, unsweetened, with added ascorbic acid

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyApple juice receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest at 5%, yet stays under the 15% line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus7 mg<1%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium101 mg5%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Fruits deserve attention: Apple juice - Potassium levels vary widely across fruits - apples and berries are low-potassium, kidney-friendly picks, while bananas and avocados are high and need portion control. The natural sugar in fruit is usually not the issue; potassium is.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (5%), how much Apple juice fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein0.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)9.6 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate2 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

Worth remembering: For high-potassium fruits, portion control is the main lever - for example, half a banana instead of a whole one.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Apple juice safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Apple juice is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Potassium at 5% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Apple juice rated Kidney-friendly?

Apple juice is rated Kidney-friendly because Potassium is 5% of its limit (101 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Potassium is in Apple juice?

On a per-100 g basis, Apple juice contains Potassium 101 mg, or 5% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Apple juice safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Apple juice falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 101 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Apple juice compare to other fruits foods?

Measured against other Fruits foods, Apple juice is less in Potassium (101 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.