Currants, Dried is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
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CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
10%
Sodium
2%
Potassium
39%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🍎 Fruits Avoid

Currants, Dried

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
290 kcal
Protein
3.4 g
Carbs
77.0 g
Fat
0.2 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
99 mg
10% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
43 mg
2% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
777 mg
39% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Currants, Dried contains levels that significantly exceed CKD-friendly thresholds. Avoid this food regularly. If you must eat it (e.g., on a special occasion), keep portions tiny and adjust the rest of your day accordingly.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Source & Notes

USDA FNDDS (foodCode: 62108100)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Currants, Dried safe for people with kidney disease?
Currants, Dried is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 99.0mg phosphorus, 43.0mg sodium, and 777.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.
How much phosphorus is in Currants, Dried?
A 100.0g serving of Currants, Dried contains 99mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 10% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Currants, Dried?
Per 100.0g serving, Currants, Dried provides 43mg of sodium — about 2% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Currants, Dried?
Currants, Dried contains 777mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 39% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Currants, Dried?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Currants, Dried is rated Avoid (Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.

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Last updated: April 18, 2026 · Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines