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Plums, canned, purple, juice pack, solids and liquids

Per 100 g edible portion
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Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Plums falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Potassium (8%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus15 mg2%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium154 mg8%
Low

About this food

About Plums: 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. As a Fruits item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Potassium at 8% is the main consideration. Concentrated forms such as juice and dried fruit absorb faster; whole foods are gentler.

Other nutrients

Protein0.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)14.2 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: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

A common practice is: 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 (8% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Plums rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (154 mg, 8%) is the most prominent of Plums's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Plums?

Per 100 g, Plums provides Potassium 154 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (8%).

Is Plums safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Plums falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 154 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Plums compare to other fruits foods?

Within Fruits, Plums ranks less on Potassium (154 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.