Mango

The bottom line
Higher in potassium and naturally sugary — a treat fruit rather than a daily one when potassium or blood sugar is limited.
A healthier swap
Pineapple chunks or a peach deliver tropical sweetness lower in potassium.
Understand the nutrients
Frequently asked questions
Does dried mango count the same?
It counts more: drying concentrates potassium and sugar into a much smaller, easier-to-overeat package. Fresh, small and occasional is the safer pattern.
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.





