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Fruit butters, apple

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Fruit butters is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 5% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus8 mg<1%
Low
Sodium15 mg<1%
Low
Potassium91 mg5%
Low

About this food

Fruit butters is a common member of Snacks & Sweets. Snacks and sweets are mostly processed foods that often contain inorganic phosphorus additives (the most absorbable kind) and added sugar, making them a high-caution category in CKD. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (5%), how much Fruit butters fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein0.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)35.3 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine1.1 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate3 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Scan ingredient lists for phosphorus additives; sugary snacks matter even more if you also have diabetes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fruit butters safe for kidney disease?

Fruit butters is rated Kidney-friendly: Potassium is 5% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Fruit butters rated Kidney-friendly?

Fruit butters's Potassium content (91 mg) equals 5% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Fruit butters?

On a per-100 g basis, Fruit butters contains Potassium 91 mg, or 5% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Fruit butters safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Fruit butters falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 91 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Fruit butters compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Measured against other Snacks & Sweets foods, Fruit butters is less in Potassium (91 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.