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Apples, frozen, unsweetened, unheated (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Apples lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 4%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus8 mg<1%
Low
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium77 mg4%
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 (4% 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
Fiber1.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)10.1 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: Whole food

Practical tips

Practical tip: 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 Apples safe for kidney disease?

Apples is rated Kidney-friendly: Potassium is 4% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Apples rated Kidney-friendly?

Apples's Potassium content (77 mg) equals 4% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Apples?

Per 100 g, Apples contains Potassium 77 mg, which is 4% 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 77 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 - 77 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.