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Apples, raw, red delicious, with skin (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Apples is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest at 5% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus12 mg1%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium104 mg5%
Low

About this food

Apples belongs to the Fruits category. 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

The most striking number here is potassium (5%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Apples.

Other nutrients

Protein0.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)10.5 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

A handy approach - 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 5% 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 (104 mg) equals 5% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Apples?

Data: 100 g of Apples has Potassium 104 mg (5% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Apples safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Apples falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 104 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Apples compare to other fruits foods?

Next to other Fruits options, Apples carries less Potassium at 104 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.