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Kiwifruit, ZESPRI SunGold, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
ModerateKiwifruit receives a Moderate rating. Potassium leads the three minerals at 16% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus25 mg2%
Low
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium315 mg16%
Moderate

About this food

In a CKD diet, Fruits deserve attention: Kiwifruit - 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 (16%), how much Kiwifruit fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein1 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)12.3 gNatural 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: 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 Kiwifruit safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Kiwifruit is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (16%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Kiwifruit rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Kiwifruit's three minerals, Potassium is highest (315 mg, 16%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Kiwifruit?

On a per-100 g basis, Kiwifruit contains Potassium 315 mg, or 16% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Kiwifruit safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Kiwifruit exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 315 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Kiwifruit compare to other fruits foods?

Measured against other Fruits foods, Kiwifruit is more in Potassium (315 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.