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Plums, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Plums is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 8% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus16 mg2%
Low
Sodium0 mg<1%
Low
Potassium157 mg8%
Low

About this food

Plums is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (8%), how much Plums fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein0.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)9.9 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 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 (157 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?

On a per-100 g basis, Plums contains Potassium 157 mg, or 8% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Plums safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Plums falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 157 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 less in Potassium (157 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.