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Cherries, sour, red, canned, water pack, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Cherries falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Potassium (5%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus10 mg1%
Low
Sodium7 mg<1%
Low
Potassium98 mg5%
Low

About this food

About Cherries: 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. As a Fruits item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Cherries's potassium is the top contributor (5% 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

Protein0.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)7.6 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Cherries is Kidney-friendly - Potassium (5%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Cherries rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Cherries's Potassium is 98 mg, 5% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Potassium is in Cherries?

Per 100 g, Cherries contains Potassium 98 mg, which is 5% 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 98 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 - 98 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.