Orange

Orange
Orange — illustrative image
Potassium: HigherPhosphorus: LowerSodium: Lower

The bottom line

Higher in potassium, and the juice concentrates it further — whole fruit occasionally, juice rarely, if potassium is limited.

A healthier swap

Clementines and tangerines in small portions, or grapes and pineapple, sit lower in potassium.

Understand the nutrients

Frequently asked questions

Is orange juice worse than an orange?

Yes, on two counts: a glass holds the potassium of several oranges with none of the filling fibre, and its sugar arrives fast — a problem if you also have diabetes.

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.

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