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Raspberries, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
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Kidney-friendlyRaspberries scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 8% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus29 mg3%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium151 mg8%
Low

About this food

How to think about Fruits: Raspberries 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

The most striking number here is potassium (8%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Raspberries.

Other nutrients

Protein1.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber6.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.4 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

A handy approach - 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 Raspberries safe for kidney disease?

Raspberries is rated Kidney-friendly: Potassium is 8% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Raspberries rated Kidney-friendly?

Raspberries's Potassium content (151 mg) equals 8% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Raspberries?

Data: 100 g of Raspberries has Potassium 151 mg (8% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Raspberries safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Raspberries falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 151 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Raspberries compare to other fruits foods?

Next to other Fruits options, Raspberries carries less Potassium at 151 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.