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Fruit cocktail, (peach and pineapple and pear and grape and cherry), canned, heavy syrup, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Fruit cocktail falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Potassium (4%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus11 mg1%
Low
Sodium6 mg<1%
Low
Potassium88 mg4%
Low

About this food

About Fruit cocktail: 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. As a Fruits item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

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

Protein0.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)17.9 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Fruit cocktail falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (4%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Fruit cocktail rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 88 mg, 4% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Fruit cocktail is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Fruit cocktail?

Data: 100 g of Fruit cocktail has Potassium 88 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 88 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 88 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.