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Cherries, sour, canned, water pack, drained

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyCherries scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 6% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus16 mg2%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium115 mg6%
Low

About this food

How to think about Fruits: Cherries 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

Cherries's potassium is the top contributor (6% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Other nutrients

Protein0.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)7 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate4 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Practical tip: 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 Cherries safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Cherries is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Potassium at 6% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Cherries rated Kidney-friendly?

Cherries is rated Kidney-friendly because Potassium is 6% of its limit (115 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Potassium is in Cherries?

Per 100 g, Cherries contains Potassium 115 mg, which is 6% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Cherries safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Cherries falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 115 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Cherries compare to other fruits foods?

Compared with the typical Fruits food, Cherries has less Potassium - 115 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.