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Lime juice, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Lime juice lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 6%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus14 mg1%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium117 mg6%
Low

About this food

For Fruits, Lime juice is a typical example. 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

Lime juice's potassium is the top contributor (6% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Other nutrients

Protein0.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.7 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate0 mgLow oxalateNot rated · exact match
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

Practical tip: 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 Lime juice safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Lime juice falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (6%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Lime juice rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 117 mg, 6% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Lime juice is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Lime juice?

Per 100 g, Lime juice contains Potassium 117 mg, which is 6% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Lime juice safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Lime juice falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 117 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Lime juice compare to other fruits foods?

Compared with the typical Fruits food, Lime juice has less Potassium - 117 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.