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Loquats, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyLoquats receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest at 13%, yet stays under the 15% line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus27 mg3%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium266 mg13%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Fruits deserve attention: Loquats - 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 (13%), how much Loquats fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein0.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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 Loquats safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Loquats is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (13%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Loquats rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Loquats's three minerals, Potassium is highest (266 mg, 13%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Loquats?

On a per-100 g basis, Loquats contains Potassium 266 mg, or 13% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Loquats safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Loquats falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 266 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Loquats compare to other fruits foods?

Measured against other Fruits foods, Loquats is more in Potassium (266 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.