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Papaya is low in potassium (~182 mg/100g), phosphorus, and sodium — safe for all CKD stages including dialysis, in normal portions.
Papaya's light mineral profile (182 mg potassium/100g) makes it one of the safer fruits in renal diets, unlike banana, orange, or kiwi.
A standard cup (~145g) carries ~264 mg potassium — comfortably within every stage's budget.
It also brings fiber and vitamin C; just avoid adding lime and salt, which defeat the low-sodium advantage.
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