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Orange juice, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyOrange juice receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest at 10%, yet stays under the 15% line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus17 mg2%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium200 mg10%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Fruits deserve attention: 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.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (10%), 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
Fiber0.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)8.4 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

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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Orange juice is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest contributor at 10% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Orange juice rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Orange juice's Potassium is highest (200 mg, 10% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Potassium is in Orange juice?

On a per-100 g basis, Orange juice contains Potassium 200 mg, or 10% 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 200 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 (200 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.