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Sugar-apples, (sweetsop), raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Fruits
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Sugar-apples is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest at 12% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus32 mg3%
Low
Sodium9 mg<1%
Low
Potassium247 mg12%
Low

About this food

Sugar-apples belongs to the Fruits category. 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 (12%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Sugar-apples.

Other nutrients

Protein2.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.4 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 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 Sugar-apples safe for kidney disease?

Sugar-apples scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (12% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Sugar-apples rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (247 mg, 12%) is the most prominent of Sugar-apples's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Sugar-apples?

Data: 100 g of Sugar-apples has Potassium 247 mg (12% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Sugar-apples safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Sugar-apples falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 247 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Sugar-apples compare to other fruits foods?

Next to other Fruits options, Sugar-apples carries more Potassium at 247 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.