Pineapple

The bottom line
A lower-potassium tropical fruit — one of the easiest ways to keep variety in a restricted diet.
A healthier swap
No swap needed. Choose fruit canned in juice rather than syrup if sugar matters.
Understand the nutrients
Frequently asked questions
Is pineapple juice OK?
Pineapple and its juice are both on the National Kidney Foundation lower-potassium list, but juice still concentrates sugar. Whole chunks are the better habit, especially with 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.





