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Beverages, tea, green, ready-to-drink, citrus, diet, fortified with vitamin C

Per 100 g edible portion
Beverages
Kidney-friendlyBeverages scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Phosphorus leads at 4% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus36 mg4%
Low
Sodium26 mg1%
Low
Potassium13 mg<1%
Low

About this food

How to think about Beverages: Beverages is worth a closer look - Most beverages are low in mineral density, but colas with phosphoric acid and sugary drinks are not kidney-friendly - additive phosphorus absorbs at nearly 100%, often alongside a lot of added sugar.

Nutrient insight

Beverages's phosphorus is the top contributor (4% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein0 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

Practical tip: Avoid colas with phosphoric acid additives; choose water, black coffee or tea as low-risk options.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beverages safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Beverages is Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus (4%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Beverages rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Beverages's Phosphorus is 36 mg, 4% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Beverages?

Per 100 g, Beverages contains Phosphorus 36 mg, which is 4% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Beverages safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Beverages falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 13 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Beverages compare to other beverages foods?

Compared with the typical Beverages food, Beverages has less Phosphorus - 36 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.