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Fruit cocktail, canned, heavy syrup, drained

Per 100 g edible portion
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Kidney-friendlyFruit cocktail scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 4% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus12 mg1%
Low
Sodium6 mg<1%
Low
Potassium90 mg4%
Low

About this food

How to think about Fruits: Fruit cocktail is worth a closer look - 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 (4%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Fruit cocktail.

Other nutrients

Protein0.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)17.1 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine1.1 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate3 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 Fruit cocktail safe for kidney disease?

Fruit cocktail scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (4% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Fruit cocktail rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (90 mg, 4%) is the most prominent of Fruit cocktail's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Fruit cocktail?

Data: 100 g of Fruit cocktail has Potassium 90 mg (4% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Fruit cocktail safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Fruit cocktail falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 90 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Fruit cocktail compare to other fruits foods?

Next to other Fruits options, Fruit cocktail carries less Potassium at 90 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.