Search Foods
Home › Food Database › Papayas

Papayas, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Papayas is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 9% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus10 mg1%
Low
Sodium8 mg<1%
Low
Potassium182 mg9%
Low

About this food

Papayas is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

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

Other nutrients

Protein0.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)7.8 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate1 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: For high-potassium fruits, portion control is the main lever - for example, half a banana instead of a whole one.

Related foods

pear nectarKidney-friendlymaraschino cherriesKidney-friendlypectinKidney-friendlyoilKidney-friendly

Related guides

FruitsKidney-friendly foodsHigh fiber foodsLow sodium foods

Frequently asked questions

Is Papayas safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Papayas falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (9%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Papayas rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 182 mg, 9% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Papayas is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Papayas?

On a per-100 g basis, Papayas contains Potassium 182 mg, or 9% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Papayas safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Papayas falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 182 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Papayas compare to other fruits foods?

Measured against other Fruits foods, Papayas is less in Potassium (182 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.