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Figs, dried, stewed

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyFigs receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest at 15%, yet stays under the 15% line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus29 mg3%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium294 mg15%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Fruits deserve attention: Figs - 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

From the potassium angle (15%), how much Figs fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein1.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)23.4 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate15 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: 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 Figs safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Figs is Kidney-friendly - Potassium (15%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Figs rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Figs's Potassium is 294 mg, 15% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Potassium is in Figs?

On a per-100 g basis, Figs contains Potassium 294 mg, or 15% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Figs safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Figs falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 294 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Figs compare to other fruits foods?

Measured against other Fruits foods, Figs is more in Potassium (294 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.