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Lemon juice, raw

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

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus8 mg<1%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium103 mg5%
Low

About this food

How to think about Fruits: Lemon juice 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

Potassium at 5% is the main consideration. Concentrated forms such as juice and dried fruit absorb faster; whole foods are gentler.

Other nutrients

Protein0.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.5 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate8 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

A common practice is: 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 Lemon juice safe for kidney disease?

Lemon juice scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (5% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Lemon juice rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (103 mg, 5%) is the most prominent of Lemon juice's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Lemon juice?

Per 100 g, Lemon juice provides Potassium 103 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (5%).

Is Lemon juice safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Lemon juice falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 103 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Lemon juice compare to other fruits foods?

Within Fruits, Lemon juice ranks less on Potassium (103 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.