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Cherries, sweet, canned, pitted, heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Cherries lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 7%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus18 mg2%
Low
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium145 mg7%
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

Cherries's potassium is the top contributor (7% 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

Protein0.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)16.2 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?

Cherries is rated Kidney-friendly: Potassium is 7% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Cherries rated Kidney-friendly?

Cherries's Potassium content (145 mg) equals 7% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Cherries?

Per 100 g, Cherries contains Potassium 145 mg, which is 7% 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 145 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 - 145 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.