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Cherries, sour, red, frozen, unsweetened (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Cherries is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest at 6% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus16 mg2%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium124 mg6%
Low

About this food

Cherries belongs to the Fruits category. 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 (6%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Cherries.

Other nutrients

Protein0.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)9 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

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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Cherries falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (6%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Cherries rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 124 mg, 6% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Cherries is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Cherries?

Data: 100 g of Cherries has Potassium 124 mg (6% 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 124 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 124 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.