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Cranberries, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyCranberries scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 4% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus11 mg1%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium80 mg4%
Low

About this food

How to think about Fruits: Cranberries 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

Potassium at 4% is the main consideration. Concentrated forms such as juice and dried fruit absorb faster; whole foods are gentler.

Other nutrients

Protein0.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.3 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate2 mgLow oxalateNot rated · exact match
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

A common practice is: 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 Cranberries safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Cranberries is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (4%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Cranberries rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Cranberries's three minerals, Potassium is highest (80 mg, 4%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Cranberries?

Per 100 g, Cranberries provides Potassium 80 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (4%).

Is Cranberries safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Cranberries falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 80 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Cranberries compare to other fruits foods?

Within Fruits, Cranberries ranks less on Potassium (80 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.