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Candied fruit

Per 100 g edible portion
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Kidney-friendlyCandied fruit scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Sodium leads at 5% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus5 mg<1%
Low
Sodium98 mg5%
Low
Potassium56 mg3%
Low

About this food

How to think about Fruits: Candied fruit is worth a closer look - 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 sodium angle (5%), Candied fruit must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

Other nutrients

Protein0.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)80.7 gNatural 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: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

A common practice is: 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 Candied fruit safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Candied fruit is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (5%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Candied fruit rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Candied fruit's three minerals, Sodium is highest (98 mg, 5%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Candied fruit?

Per 100 g, Candied fruit provides Sodium 98 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (5%).

Is Candied fruit safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Candied fruit falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 56 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Candied fruit compare to other fruits foods?

Within Fruits, Candied fruit ranks more on Sodium (98 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.