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Cranberry sauce, canned, sweetened

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Cranberry sauce is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 1% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus4 mg<1%
Low
Sodium5 mg<1%
Low
Potassium28 mg1%
Low

About this food

Cranberry sauce is a common member of Fruits. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Potassium is the highest of the three at 1%. With reduced kidney function, blood potassium can rise, so spread high-potassium foods across the day rather than in one large serving.

Other nutrients

Protein0.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)31.8 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine37.5 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

How to eat it more safely: 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 Cranberry sauce safe for kidney disease?

Cranberry sauce scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (1% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Cranberry sauce rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (28 mg, 1%) is the most prominent of Cranberry sauce's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Cranberry sauce?

In every 100 g of Cranberry sauce, Potassium is about 28 mg - roughly 1% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Cranberry sauce safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Cranberry sauce falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 28 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Cranberry sauce compare to other fruits foods?

Against the Fruits average, Cranberry sauce shows less Potassium (28 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.