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Apple juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, diluted with 3 volume water, with added ascorbic acid

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyApple juice is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (6%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus7 mg<1%
Low
Sodium7 mg<1%
Low
Potassium126 mg6%
Low

About this food

Apple juice sits in the Fruits group. 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 (6%), 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
Fiber0.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Apple juice is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (6%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Apple juice rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Apple juice's three minerals, Potassium is highest (126 mg, 6%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Apple juice?

On a per-100 g basis, Apple juice contains Potassium 126 mg, or 6% 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 126 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 (126 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.