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Dates, medjool

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Higher riskBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Dates is rated Higher risk - Potassium exceeds 35% of its limit, past the 30% warning line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus62 mg6%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium696 mg35%
High

About this food

Dates 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 (35%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Dates.

Other nutrients

Protein1.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber6.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)66.5 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate8 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 Dates safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Dates is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (35%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Dates rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Dates's three minerals, Potassium is highest (696 mg, 35%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Dates?

Data: 100 g of Dates has Potassium 696 mg (35% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Dates safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Dates exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 696 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Dates compare to other fruits foods?

Next to other Fruits options, Dates carries more Potassium at 696 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.