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Blueberries, canned, light syrup, drained

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

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus12 mg1%
Low
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium54 mg3%
Low

About this food

For Fruits, Blueberries 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 Blueberries.

Other nutrients

Protein1 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)17.4 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate9.5 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 Blueberries safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Blueberries is Kidney-friendly - Potassium (3%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Blueberries rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Blueberries's Potassium is 54 mg, 3% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Potassium is in Blueberries?

Data: 100 g of Blueberries has Potassium 54 mg (3% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Blueberries safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Blueberries falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 54 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Blueberries compare to other fruits foods?

Next to other Fruits options, Blueberries carries less Potassium at 54 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.