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Orange juice, chilled, includes from concentrate, with added calcium

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Orange juice's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Potassium (9%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus47 mg5%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium178 mg9%
Low

About this food

Orange juice (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 is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (9%), how much Orange juice fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

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

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 Orange juice safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Orange juice is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Potassium at 9% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Orange juice rated Kidney-friendly?

Orange juice is rated Kidney-friendly because Potassium is 9% of its limit (178 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Potassium is in Orange juice?

On a per-100 g basis, Orange juice contains Potassium 178 mg, or 9% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Orange juice safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Orange juice falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 178 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Orange juice compare to other fruits foods?

Measured against other Fruits foods, Orange juice is less in Potassium (178 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.