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Jackfruit, canned, syrup pack

Per 100 g edible portion
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Kidney-friendlyJackfruit scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 5% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus6 mg<1%
Low
Sodium11 mg<1%
Low
Potassium96 mg5%
Low

About this food

How to think about Fruits: Jackfruit 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 (5%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Jackfruit.

Other nutrients

Protein0.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.9 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 Jackfruit safe for kidney disease?

Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit rated Kidney-friendly?

Jackfruit's Potassium content (96 mg) equals 5% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Jackfruit?

Data: 100 g of Jackfruit has Potassium 96 mg (5% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Jackfruit safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Jackfruit falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 96 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Jackfruit compare to other fruits foods?

Next to other Fruits options, Jackfruit carries less Potassium at 96 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.