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Apple juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, undiluted, without added ascorbic acid

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Apple juice's Moderate rating is led by Potassium (22%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus25 mg2%
Low
Sodium25 mg1%
Low
Potassium448 mg22%
Moderate

About this food

Apple juice (Fruits). 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. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (22%), how much Apple juice fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein0.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)38.8 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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Apple juice is rated Moderate - Potassium is the highest contributor at 22% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Apple juice rated Moderate?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Apple juice's Potassium is highest (448 mg, 22% of daily limit), falling in the 15-25% band - hence the Moderate rating.

How much Potassium is in Apple juice?

On a per-100 g basis, Apple juice contains Potassium 448 mg, or 22% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Apple juice safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Apple juice exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 448 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 more in Potassium (448 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.