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Avocados, raw, all commercial varieties

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Avocados lands in the Moderate band: Potassium is the highest at 24%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus52 mg5%
Low
Sodium7 mg<1%
Low
Potassium485 mg24%
Moderate

About this food

For Fruits, Avocados 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 (24%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Avocados.

Other nutrients

Protein2 gNot part of rating
Fiber6.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.7 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine9.2 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate5 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 Avocados safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Avocados is rated Moderate - Potassium is the highest contributor at 24% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Avocados rated Moderate?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Avocados's Potassium is highest (485 mg, 24% of daily limit), falling in the 15-25% band - hence the Moderate rating.

How much Potassium is in Avocados?

Data: 100 g of Avocados has Potassium 485 mg (24% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Avocados safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Avocados exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 485 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Avocados compare to other fruits foods?

Next to other Fruits options, Avocados carries more Potassium at 485 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.