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Oranges, raw, all commercial varieties

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Oranges lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 9%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus14 mg1%
Low
Sodium0 mg<1%
Low
Potassium181 mg9%
Low

About this food

For Fruits, Oranges is a typical example. 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

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 Oranges.

Other nutrients

Protein0.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)9.3 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: Whole food

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 Oranges safe for kidney disease?

Oranges scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (9% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Oranges rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (181 mg, 9%) is the most prominent of Oranges's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Oranges?

Data: 100 g of Oranges has Potassium 181 mg (9% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Oranges safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Oranges falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 181 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Oranges compare to other fruits foods?

Next to other Fruits options, Oranges carries less Potassium at 181 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.