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Raisins, dark, seedless (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Raisins is Higher risk: the highest item, Potassium, is at 37% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus98 mg10%
Low
Sodium26 mg1%
Low
Potassium744 mg37%
High

About this food

Raisins 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 (37%), how much Raisins fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein3.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)65.2 gNatural sugar
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

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 Raisins safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Raisins is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (37%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Raisins rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Raisins's three minerals, Potassium is highest (744 mg, 37%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Raisins?

On a per-100 g basis, Raisins contains Potassium 744 mg, or 37% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Raisins safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Raisins exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 744 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Raisins compare to other fruits foods?

Measured against other Fruits foods, Raisins is more in Potassium (744 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.