Fruits to avoid, consume in kidney disease patients 

• To Consider including  Fruits in diet of renal patients they need to present and consume with certain restrictions
• As the chronic Kidney disease Patients have poor functioning of filtering the waste matter or certain unwanted minerals or toxins consuming certain fruits might make the condition severe 
• To suggest few points keep in mind was low potassium ,sodium and phosphorus containing fruits are only highly recommended

The Low Potassium Containing Fruits includes- Fruits to Consume 

       The low potassium, phosphorus containing fruits are suggested in patients with high potassium levels or hyperkalemia or in people suffering from kidney disease 

• APPLE
• BERRIES 
• GRAPES
• LIMES AND LEMON
• PINEAPPLE
• PLUM
• WATERMELON 
• CANNED PEACHES OR PEACHES 
• CRANBERRIES 
• PEAR 

High Potassium Containing Fruits includes-Fruits to Avoid 

       The high potassium-containing fruits are recommended in people with less potassium levels or hypokalemia and also high blood pressure conditions.

• AVOCADO
• BANANA
• CANTALOUPE
• HONEYDEW
• KIWI
• MANGO
• PAPAYA
• PRUNE JUICE 

There are no fixed limitations to diet, especially fruits with low potassium, but the consumption should be  limited & mindful of what is required to maintain the quality of life and beneficial to the renal affected individual.

The recommended quantities are 

1.Apples

• Apples are considered as the most beneficial fruit to consume for the kidney patients
• Because of its superior qualities Such as low potassium,richness in antioxidants,fiber and vitamin C 
• Apart from that ,the skin of apple contains most of the fiber content with an additional advantage  
• This fruit can be served through making either  juices ,salads or baking 
• An apple a day keeps the doctor away ‘ is what it meant as an age old saying.
• The recommended serving is 1 apple per day or ½ cup of apple slices containing 150 mg of potassium. 

2.Bananas

• Bananas are rich in potassium, phosphorus which is why it is not included in the diet of a kidney patient 
• A medium size banana contains around 422 mg of potassium.so maintaining the potassium intake of less than 2000 -2500mg is even difficult for a failed kidney to work efficiently and effectively 

3.Oranges or Orange juice 

• Oranges are rich sources of potassium and antioxidants
• So these fruits are limited to the renal patients 
• So,this fruit can be replaced with grapes or cranberry,apples 
• One small sized orange contains 240 mg of potassium 

4.Avacados

• Avocados are also embedded with rich sources of potassium so it is restricted to the diet with allowed minimal intake 
• 200 gms contains 974 mg of potassium 
• This can be recommended to include about half for the daily intake 

5.Berries

• This class of fruits include strawberries, cranberries, raspberries, blueberries which are embedded with rich sources of essential vitamins and minerals
• Out of which strawberries are highly recommended for the renal patients due to its less phosphorus, Potassium and sodium content 
• But rich in vitamin C,Folate,manganese, antioxidants and minerals
• Half cup of strawberries can provide 28 calories with 6.5gm of carbohydrates and 2 g of fiber and 130 mg of potassium 
• Can be beneficial to consume it in any form as juice,salads with veggies,greens and meat.
• Cranberries are also loaded with excellent anti-inflammatory anti bacterial properties
• Whereas, Raspberries are enriched with ellagic acid which is an phytonutrients which prevents kidney injury or oxidative damage 
• And also improve kidney function and decrease the growth of renal cancer because of availability of  flavonoids 
• Moreover,they are very good sources of manganese, Vitamin B and C ,fiber and folate 

6.Pineapple

• 1 cup of pineapple cubes contains of 165 mg of potassium 
• This serving can provide with 2mg of sodium, 13 mg of phosphorus 
• Excellent source of Vitamin C ,fiber and an enzyme known as bromelain which helps in removal of renal stones
• It is recommended for kidney patients due to its action in controlling blood pressure which occurs as a secondary cause due to renal disease
• This fruit also have an excellent supporting action on heart health especially in people on dialysis
• They detox the kidneys 

7.Grapes

• Red grapes are highly recommended in kidney disease patients
• 1 cup of grapes contains 288 mg of potassium and 30mg of phosphorus
• They are high in vitamin Such as C,K and fiber ,small amounts of magnesium,manganese and copper  
• These sweet fruits are kidney-friendly, with a half cup (75 grams) containing ( 29 ): sodium: 1.5 mg. potassium: 144 mg.

8.Honeydew melon

• This fruit is limited to the renal disease patients 
• The half diced Honeydew melon contains about 200 mg of potassium per serving 

9.Cantaloupe 

• It is also limited to the renal patients
• ½ sliced cantaloupe contains 215 mg of potassium
• Apart from these they are rich in potassium,fiber,vitamin C and minerals 
• Helps to keep blood pressure in check 

10.Watermelon

• Watermelon is highly recommended which contains 170mg/cup of sliced melon 
• As the fruit contains 92% of fluid it should be limited to someone for the renal patients who are in fluid restricted diet 
• It is a kidney friendly fruit which prevents kidney from damaging or kidney injury 
• Other nutritional values are vitamin C,beta carotene and lycopene 

11.Lemon and limes

• Lemon or limes are rich sources of  vitamin C which helps in reducing kidney stone formation 
• Limiting it’s consumption is recommended if not the Urinary pH is elevated
• Taking lemon juice regularly or daily can reduce pain from stones  
• The antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of the lime juice or lemon juice  support the healthy functioning  of kidneys

12.Pear

• It is considered as an kidney friendly fruit with low sodium , potassium and phosphorus
• ½ cup of pear slices contains of about 35 mg of potassium 
• They are good sources of vitaminC and K and also antioxidants,fiber content .
• They have an extraordinary anti Inflammatory properties along with anticancer property 

13.Peaches

• 1 medium size peach contains of around 185 mg of potassium
• They provide an excellent benefits to Kidney patients in term of nutrition and  supplementation
• They are rich in vitamin A,B,C .Moreover they contain essential minerals such as calcium ,iron , carbohydrates and proteins 
• They aid in prevention of renal stones formation

14.plums

• The plums are included for renal patients diet 
• They are excellent sources of vitamin K,C,A and antioxidants helps to heal the body
• Lowers blood sugar levels effectively
• The serving size should be limited as  ½ cup of plum contains 129 mg of potassium
• They are available in canned plums and also as dried plums 

15.Clementines

• The nutritional Supplementation provided by clementines include fiber,vitamin C,B6,Folate
• The minerals include 5%of potassium,2%of copper ,manganese etc 
• Helps in maintaining the fluid balance in the body and boosts immunity along with prevention of  the renal stone formation 
• They belongs to citrus family and should be taken in limited quantities
• 1 or 2 small wedges can be consumed in kidney disease patients 

16.Nectarines

• This fruit is packed with 6% daily intake of potassium along with vitamins such as Vitamin B3,C, antioxidants and also rich in fiber and other small quantities of other minerals
• They prevent from progression of renal cancers 
• ½ cup of nectarine serving  has 250 mg of potassium 
• Dialysis patients are recommended to alternate nectarine with mangoes or papaya

Other fruits include 

17.Mandarins

• Where they belong to citrus family can be consumed without restriction but in limited quantities 

18.Satsumas

19.Grape fruit

• It is considered as the great dietary option for kidney patients because of its rich nutritional status and properties
• This helps to prevent the formation of renal stones and also eliminate the low density lipoproteins
• Consuming it in form of juice or a direct fruit can provide the equal benefits
• 100gms of grape fruit contains 135 mg of potassium 
• High source of vitamin C, antioxidant make it even more kidney friendly fruit 

20.Cherries 

• They provide enough nutrition for kidney patients and safe to consider fruit in them
• ½ cup of cherries contains 170 mg potassium,13 gms carbohydrates and fiber,16 gms phosphorus along with few other essential antioxidants. 
• Prevent kidney stone formation and known to improve renal function 

21.Papaya 

• It is an low Potassium Containing fruit and safe to consider in renal disease patients
• ½ cup of papaya contains 35 gm of potassium along with other carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins
• It has anti inflammatory, antibacterial,anticancer properties and helps to improve the kidney and heart functioning 

22.Cranberry

•  Fresh cranberries or its juice  is a good source of vitamin C and fiber, provides antioxidant polyphenols, and contains only 1 mg of sodium.
• nutritional strategies may reduce some of these complications of forming stones or further progression of cancer
• ½ cup of cranberry contains 45 gm of potassium .so it is kidney friendly fruit to consume 

23.Jamun or blackberry

• These fruits have excellent benefits for kidney disease patients with anti Inflammatory property 
• They contains vitamin C , carbohydrates,iron, magnesium, potassium,phytochemicals 
• This fruit posses diuretic property and antiscorbutic property so the toxins are flushed out from kidneys .
• They also helps to control blood pressure
• 100 gms of jamun contains 55 mg of potassium