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Pineapple, frozen, chunks, sweetened

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Pineapple's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Potassium (5%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus4 mg<1%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium100 mg5%
Low

About this food

Pineapple (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 (5%), how much Pineapple fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein0.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)21.1 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 Pineapple safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Pineapple falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (5%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Pineapple rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 100 mg, 5% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Pineapple is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Pineapple?

On a per-100 g basis, Pineapple contains Potassium 100 mg, or 5% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Pineapple safe on a low-potassium diet?

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

How does Pineapple compare to other fruits foods?

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