Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Apples lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 7%, still comfortably low.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus12 mg1%
Low
Sodium26 mg1%
Low
Potassium136 mg7%
Low
About this food
For Fruits, Apples is a typical example. 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
Apples's potassium is the top contributor (7% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.
Other nutrients
Protein0.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Apples is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Potassium at 7% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.
Why is Apples rated Kidney-friendly?
Apples is rated Kidney-friendly because Potassium is 7% of its limit (136 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.
How much Potassium is in Apples?
Per 100 g, Apples contains Potassium 136 mg, which is 7% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).
Is Apples safe on a low-potassium diet?
On a low-potassium diet, Apples falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 136 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.
How does Apples compare to other fruits foods?
Compared with the typical Fruits food, Apples has less Potassium - 136 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.