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Figs, dried, uncooked

Per 100 g edible portion
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Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Figs lands in the Higher risk band: Potassium is 34% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus67 mg7%
Low
Sodium10 mg<1%
Low
Potassium680 mg34%
High

About this food

For Fruits, Figs 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

The most striking number here is potassium (34%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Figs.

Other nutrients

Protein3.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber9.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)47.9 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

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 Figs safe for kidney disease?

Figs is rated Higher risk: Potassium is 34% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Figs rated Higher risk?

Figs's Potassium content (680 mg) equals 34% of the limit, sitting in the >30% band - that is why it rates Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Figs?

Data: 100 g of Figs has Potassium 680 mg (34% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Figs safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Figs exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 680 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Figs compare to other fruits foods?

Next to other Fruits options, Figs carries more Potassium at 680 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.