Search Foods
Home › Food Database › Litchis

Litchis, dried

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Litchis is Higher risk: the highest item, Potassium, is at 56% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus181 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium1110 mg56%
High

About this food

Litchis is a common member of Fruits. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (56%), how much Litchis fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein3.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)66.1 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.

Related foods

pear nectarKidney-friendlymaraschino cherriesKidney-friendlypectinKidney-friendlyoilKidney-friendly

Related guides

FruitsHigher risk foodsLow potassium foodsLow phosphorus foods

Frequently asked questions

Is Litchis safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Litchis is Higher risk. Main consideration: Potassium at 56% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Litchis rated Higher risk?

Litchis is rated Higher risk because Potassium is 56% of its limit (1110 mg) - the only mineral reaching the >30% range.

How much Potassium is in Litchis?

On a per-100 g basis, Litchis contains Potassium 1110 mg, or 56% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Litchis safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Litchis exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 1110 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Litchis compare to other fruits foods?

Measured against other Fruits foods, Litchis is more in Potassium (1110 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.