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Applesauce, canned, sweetened, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Applesauce lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 3%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus7 mg<1%
Low
Sodium28 mg1%
Low
Potassium61 mg3%
Low

About this food

For Fruits, Applesauce 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

The most striking number here is potassium (3%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Applesauce.

Other nutrients

Protein0.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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 Applesauce safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Applesauce is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (3%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Applesauce rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Applesauce's three minerals, Potassium is highest (61 mg, 3%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Applesauce?

Data: 100 g of Applesauce has Potassium 61 mg (3% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Applesauce safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Applesauce falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 61 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Applesauce compare to other fruits foods?

Next to other Fruits options, Applesauce carries less Potassium at 61 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.