Plums, canned, purple, juice pack, solids and liquids
Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
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
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.