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Pears, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Pears is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest at 6% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus12 mg1%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium116 mg6%
Low

About this food

Pears belongs to the Fruits category. 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 (6%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Pears.

Other nutrients

Protein0.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)9.8 gNatural sugar
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

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 Pears safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Pears is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (6%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Pears rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Pears's three minerals, Potassium is highest (116 mg, 6%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Pears?

Data: 100 g of Pears has Potassium 116 mg (6% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Pears safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Pears falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 116 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Pears compare to other fruits foods?

Next to other Fruits options, Pears carries less Potassium at 116 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.