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Pears, raw, green anjou (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyPears is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (6%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus13 mg1%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium127 mg6%
Low

About this food

Pears sits in the Fruits group. 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 (6%), how much Pears fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein0.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)9.7 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

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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Pears is Kidney-friendly - Potassium (6%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Pears rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Pears's Potassium is 127 mg, 6% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Potassium is in Pears?

On a per-100 g basis, Pears contains Potassium 127 mg, or 6% 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 127 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 less in Potassium (127 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.