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Quinces, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
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Kidney-friendlyQuinces scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 10% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus17 mg2%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium197 mg10%
Low

About this food

How to think about Fruits: Quinces is worth a closer look - 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

Potassium at 10% is the main consideration. Concentrated forms such as juice and dried fruit absorb faster; whole foods are gentler.

Other nutrients

Protein0.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

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 Quinces safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Quinces is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (10%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Quinces rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Quinces's three minerals, Potassium is highest (197 mg, 10%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Quinces?

Per 100 g, Quinces provides Potassium 197 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (10%).

Is Quinces safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Quinces falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 197 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Quinces compare to other fruits foods?

Within Fruits, Quinces ranks less on Potassium (197 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.