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Olives, pickled, canned or bottled, green

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Higher riskOlives receives a Higher risk rating. Sodium (78%) clearly exceeds the safe band - restrict or follow medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus4 mg<1%
Low
Sodium1556 mg78%
High
Potassium42 mg2%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Fruits deserve attention: Olives - 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

Olives's sodium (78%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein1 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.5 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate19 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
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 Olives safe for kidney disease?

Olives is rated Higher risk: Sodium is 78% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Olives rated Higher risk?

Olives's Sodium content (1556 mg) equals 78% of the limit, sitting in the >30% band - that is why it rates Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Olives?

On a per-100 g basis, Olives contains Sodium 1556 mg, or 78% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Olives safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Olives falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 42 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Olives compare to other fruits foods?

Measured against other Fruits foods, Olives is more in Sodium (1556 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.