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Guavas, common, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
ModerateGuavas receives a Moderate rating. Potassium leads the three minerals at 21% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus40 mg4%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium417 mg21%
Moderate

About this food

In a CKD diet, Fruits deserve attention: Guavas - 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

From the potassium angle (21%), how much Guavas fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber5.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)8.9 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate70 mgModerate oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: 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 Guavas safe for kidney disease?

Guavas scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (21% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Guavas rated Moderate?

The reason: Potassium (417 mg, 21%) is the most prominent of Guavas's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Guavas?

On a per-100 g basis, Guavas contains Potassium 417 mg, or 21% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Guavas safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Guavas exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 417 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Guavas compare to other fruits foods?

Measured against other Fruits foods, Guavas is more in Potassium (417 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.