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Honey and CKD: Potassium, Phosphorus & Sodium Reference

Kidney-friendly Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits

Short answer: Honey is rated Kidney-friendly for CKD stage 3-4. Measured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Honey is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 3% of the limit.

About Honey

Honey is a common member of Snacks & Sweets. Snacks and sweets are mostly processed foods that often contain inorganic phosphorus additives (the most absorbable kind) and added sugar, making them a high-caution category in CKD. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (3%), how much Honey fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g

Phosphorus4 mg<1%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium52 mg3%
Low

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Scan ingredient lists for phosphorus additives; sugary snacks matter even more if you also have diabetes.

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Lower-risk alternatives

PectinK 0 / P 0 mg
SweetenersK 0 / P 0 mg
GumsK 0 / P 0 mg

Related questions

Is honey safe for kidney disease?

Honey is rated Kidney-friendly for CKD stage 3-4 — the highest mineral is Potassium at 3% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Can kidney patients eat honey?

Honey is rated Kidney-friendly for CKD stage 3-4 — the highest mineral is Potassium at 3% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Is honey good for kidneys?

Honey is rated Kidney-friendly for CKD stage 3-4 — the highest mineral is Potassium at 3% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Is honey bad for kidneys?

Honey is rated Kidney-friendly for CKD stage 3-4 — the highest mineral is Potassium at 3% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; individual cases should follow medical advice.