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Plums, canned, purple, extra heavy syrup pack, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
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Kidney-friendlyPlums scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 4% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus12 mg1%
Low
Sodium19 mg<1%
Low
Potassium89 mg4%
Low

About this food

How to think about Fruits: Plums is worth a closer look - 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 (4%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Plums.

Other nutrients

Protein0.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber1 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

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 Plums safe for kidney disease?

Plums scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (4% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Plums rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (89 mg, 4%) is the most prominent of Plums's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Plums?

Data: 100 g of Plums has Potassium 89 mg (4% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Plums safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Plums falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 89 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Plums compare to other fruits foods?

Next to other Fruits options, Plums carries less Potassium at 89 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.