Apple

Potassium: LowerPhosphorus: LowerSodium: Lower

The bottom line

A kidney-friendly staple: lower in potassium and phosphorus, portable, and kind to blood sugar compared with juice.

A healthier swap

No swap needed — vary with pears, plums and berries to keep it interesting.

Understand the nutrients

Frequently asked questions

Is applesauce or apple juice just as good?

Applesauce and apple juice are also on the National Kidney Foundation lower-potassium list, but juice concentrates sugar. The whole fruit, with its fibre, is the best everyday choice.

These pages are general education about eating with kidney disease, dialysis or a kidney transplant. They are not medical advice and do not replace your own care plan. Kidney diets are individual: what is right for you depends on your stage, your blood tests, your medicines and your other conditions. Always talk to your care team or renal dietitian before changing what you eat, and never stop or change a medicine because of something you read here.