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Orange juice, frozen concentrate, unsweetened, diluted with 3 volume water, with added calcium

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 (8%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus78 mg8%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium158 mg8%
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

Potassium at 8% is the main consideration. Concentrated forms such as juice and dried fruit absorb faster; whole foods are gentler.

Other nutrients

Protein0.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)7.4 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 common practice is: 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 scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (8% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Orange juice rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (158 mg, 8%) is the most prominent of Orange juice's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Orange juice?

Per 100 g, Orange juice provides Potassium 158 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (8%).

Is Orange juice safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Orange juice falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 158 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Orange juice compare to other fruits foods?

Within Fruits, Orange juice ranks less on Potassium (158 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.