Avocado

Potassium: HigherPhosphorus: LowerSodium: Lower

The bottom line

Nutritious and full of healthy fats, but a quarter of an avocado already counts as higher-potassium by National Kidney Foundation reckoning.

A healthier swap

Cucumber and lettuce with a drizzle of olive oil and lemon gives a fresh, creamy-adjacent salad base without the potassium load.

Understand the nutrients

Potassium

Frequently asked questions

Can I have any avocado if my potassium is controlled?

Possibly a small amount — a quarter avocado as an occasional food is very different from a whole one daily. This is a portion conversation for your dietitian, guided by your blood results.

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.