Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Apples falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Potassium (5%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus8 mg<1%
Low
Sodium19 mg<1%
Low
Potassium98 mg5%
Low
About this food
About Apples: 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. As a Fruits item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.
Nutrient insight
Potassium at 5% is the main consideration. Concentrated forms such as juice and dried fruit absorb faster; whole foods are gentler.
Other nutrients
Protein0.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Apples scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (5% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.
Why is Apples rated Kidney-friendly?
The reason: Potassium (98 mg, 5%) is the most prominent of Apples's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.
How much Potassium is in Apples?
Per 100 g, Apples provides Potassium 98 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (5%).
Is Apples safe on a low-potassium diet?
On a low-potassium plan, Apples falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 98 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.
How does Apples compare to other fruits foods?
Within Fruits, Apples ranks less on Potassium (98 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.