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Orange and CKD: Potassium, Phosphorus & Sodium Reference

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

The rating for Orange is Kidney-friendly under CKD stage 3-4 limits. From a daily-limit view, Orange lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 9%, still comfortably low.

About Orange

For Fruits, Orange is a typical example. 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 (9%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Orange.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g

Phosphorus14 mg1%
Low
Sodium0 mg<1%
Low
Potassium181 mg9%
Low

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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Lower-risk alternatives

Pear nectarK 13 / P 3 mg
Pear nectarK 13 / P 3 mg
Maraschino cherriesK 21 / P 3 mg

Related questions

Is orange good for kidney disease?

Orange is rated Kidney-friendly for CKD stage 3-4 — the highest mineral is Potassium at 9% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Is orange safe for kidney disease?

Orange is rated Kidney-friendly for CKD stage 3-4 — the highest mineral is Potassium at 9% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Can kidney patients eat orange?

Orange is rated Kidney-friendly for CKD stage 3-4 — the highest mineral is Potassium at 9% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Is orange bad for kidneys?

Orange is rated Kidney-friendly for CKD stage 3-4 — the highest mineral is Potassium at 9% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; individual cases should follow medical advice.