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Orange juice, chilled, includes from concentrate

Per 100 g edible portion
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Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Orange juice falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Potassium (9%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus17 mg2%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium178 mg9%
Low

About this food

About Orange juice: 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. As a Fruits item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

The most striking number here is potassium (9%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Orange juice.

Other nutrients

Protein0.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)8.3 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate13 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

A handy approach - 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 Orange juice safe for kidney disease?

Orange juice is rated Kidney-friendly: Potassium is 9% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Orange juice rated Kidney-friendly?

Orange juice's Potassium content (178 mg) equals 9% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Orange juice?

Data: 100 g of Orange juice has Potassium 178 mg (9% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Orange juice safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Orange juice falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 178 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Orange juice compare to other fruits foods?

Next to other Fruits options, Orange juice carries less Potassium at 178 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.