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Cherries, sour, red, canned, light syrup pack, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
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Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Cherries lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 5%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus10 mg1%
Low
Sodium7 mg<1%
Low
Potassium95 mg5%
Low

About this food

For Fruits, Cherries 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 (5%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Cherries.

Other nutrients

Protein0.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

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 Cherries safe for kidney disease?

Cherries scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (5% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Cherries rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (95 mg, 5%) is the most prominent of Cherries's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Cherries?

Data: 100 g of Cherries has Potassium 95 mg (5% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Cherries safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Cherries falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 95 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Cherries compare to other fruits foods?

Next to other Fruits options, Cherries carries less Potassium at 95 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.