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Beverages, tea, ready-to-drink, lemon, diet

Per 100 g edible portion
Beverages
Kidney-friendlyBeverages is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (2%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus0 mg<1%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium37 mg2%
Low

About this food

Beverages sits in the Beverages group. 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

From the potassium angle (2%), how much Beverages fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

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

Worth remembering: 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?

Beverages scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (2% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Beverages rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (37 mg, 2%) is the most prominent of Beverages's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Beverages?

On a per-100 g basis, Beverages contains Potassium 37 mg, or 2% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Beverages safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Beverages falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 37 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Beverages compare to other beverages foods?

Measured against other Beverages foods, Beverages is less in Potassium (37 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.