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Pears, dried, sulfured, stewed, with added sugar

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Pears's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Potassium (12%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus27 mg3%
Low
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium245 mg12%
Low

About this food

Pears (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 (12%), how much Pears fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein0.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber5.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate5 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pears safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Pears falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (12%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Pears rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 245 mg, 12% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Pears is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Pears?

On a per-100 g basis, Pears contains Potassium 245 mg, or 12% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Pears safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Pears falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 245 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Pears compare to other fruits foods?

Measured against other Fruits foods, Pears is more in Potassium (245 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.