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Gooseberries, canned, light syrup pack, solids and liquids

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

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus7 mg<1%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium77 mg4%
Low

About this food

How to think about Fruits: Gooseberries 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 Gooseberries.

Other nutrients

Protein0.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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 Gooseberries safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Gooseberries is Kidney-friendly - Potassium (4%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Gooseberries rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Gooseberries's Potassium is 77 mg, 4% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Potassium is in Gooseberries?

Data: 100 g of Gooseberries has Potassium 77 mg (4% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Gooseberries safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Gooseberries falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 77 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Gooseberries compare to other fruits foods?

Next to other Fruits options, Gooseberries carries less Potassium at 77 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.