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Apricots, canned, heavy syrup, drained

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Apricots lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 7%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus13 mg1%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium143 mg7%
Low

About this food

For Fruits, Apricots 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 (7%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Apricots.

Other nutrients

Protein0.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)18.6 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate6.5 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 Apricots safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Apricots is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest contributor at 7% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Apricots rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Apricots's Potassium is highest (143 mg, 7% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Potassium is in Apricots?

Data: 100 g of Apricots has Potassium 143 mg (7% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Apricots safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Apricots falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 143 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Apricots compare to other fruits foods?

Next to other Fruits options, Apricots carries less Potassium at 143 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.