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Blueberries, wild, frozen (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyBlueberries is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (3%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus13 mg1%
Low
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium68 mg3%
Low

About this food

Blueberries sits in the Fruits group. 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

From the potassium angle (3%), how much Blueberries fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein0 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

Worth remembering: 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Blueberries falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (3%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Blueberries rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 68 mg, 3% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Blueberries is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Blueberries?

On a per-100 g basis, Blueberries contains Potassium 68 mg, or 3% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Blueberries safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Blueberries falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 68 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Blueberries compare to other fruits foods?

Measured against other Fruits foods, Blueberries is less in Potassium (68 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.