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Jams, preserves, marmalade, reduced sugar

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyJams is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (3%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus7 mg<1%
Low
Sodium0 mg<1%
Low
Potassium59 mg3%
Low

About this food

Jams sits in the Snacks & Sweets group. Snacks and sweets are mostly processed foods that often contain inorganic phosphorus additives (the most absorbable kind) and added sugar, making them a high-caution category in CKD.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (3%), how much Jams fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein0 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)29.4 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Scan ingredient lists for phosphorus additives; sugary snacks matter even more if you also have diabetes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Jams safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Jams is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Potassium at 3% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Jams rated Kidney-friendly?

Jams is rated Kidney-friendly because Potassium is 3% of its limit (59 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Potassium is in Jams?

On a per-100 g basis, Jams contains Potassium 59 mg, or 3% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Jams safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Jams falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 59 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Jams compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Measured against other Snacks & Sweets foods, Jams is less in Potassium (59 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.