Kidney-friendlyPomegranate juice is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest (11%), all below 15% of limits.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus11 mg1%
Low
Sodium9 mg<1%
Low
Potassium214 mg11%
Low
About this food
Pomegranate juice sits in the Fruits group. 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 (11%), how much Pomegranate juice fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.
Other nutrients
Protein0.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)12.7 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Pomegranate juice is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Potassium at 11% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.
Why is Pomegranate juice rated Kidney-friendly?
Pomegranate juice is rated Kidney-friendly because Potassium is 11% of its limit (214 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.
How much Potassium is in Pomegranate juice?
On a per-100 g basis, Pomegranate juice contains Potassium 214 mg, or 11% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.
Is Pomegranate juice safe on a low-potassium diet?
For a potassium-watching diet, Pomegranate juice falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 214 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.
How does Pomegranate juice compare to other fruits foods?
Measured against other Fruits foods, Pomegranate juice is less in Potassium (214 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.