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Plums, dried (prunes), stewed, without added sugar

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
ModeratePlums receives a Moderate rating. Potassium leads the three minerals at 16% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus30 mg3%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium321 mg16%
Moderate

About this food

In a CKD diet, Fruits deserve attention: 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.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (16%), how much Plums fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein1 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)25 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 Plums safe for kidney disease?

Plums is rated Moderate: Potassium is 16% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Plums rated Moderate?

Plums's Potassium content (321 mg) equals 16% of the limit, sitting in the 15-25% band - that is why it rates Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Plums?

On a per-100 g basis, Plums contains Potassium 321 mg, or 16% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Plums safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Plums exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 321 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Plums compare to other fruits foods?

Measured against other Fruits foods, Plums is more in Potassium (321 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.