Kidney-Friendly Fats & Oils Guide

With 0mg potassium per 100g, Avocado Oil earns a Allowed classification on Kidney-Friendly. It is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. Beyond the primary classification, avocado oil also provides 100g fat per 100g. Among the 23 items in this category, avocado oil sits at the low end for potassium — next closest is Canola Oil at 0mg.

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With 297mg potassium per 100g, Beef Tallow earns a Allowed classification on Kidney-Friendly. It is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. Beyond the primary classification, beef tallow also provides 14.7g protein and 14.9g fat per 100g. It ranks among the highest in this category for potassium. The nearest lower option is Duck Fat at 230mg.

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With 24mg potassium per 100g, Butter earns a Allowed classification on Kidney-Friendly. This means it is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. It also contains 81.1g fat and 643mg sodium, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for potassium. The nearest lower option is Ghee at 5mg.

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With 0mg potassium per 100g, Canola Oil earns a Allowed classification on Kidney-Friendly. This means it is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. It also contains 100g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 23 items in this category, canola oil sits at the low end for potassium — next closest is Coconut Oil at 0mg.

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Coconut Oil is classified as Allowed on Kidney-Friendly, with 0mg potassium per 100g. This means it is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. It also contains 99.1g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 23 items in this category, coconut oil sits at the low end for potassium — next closest is Cooking Spray at 0mg.

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With 0mg potassium per 100g, Cooking Spray earns a Allowed classification on Kidney-Friendly. This means it is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. It also contains 78.7g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Among the 23 items in this category, cooking spray sits at the low end for potassium — next closest is Flaxseed Oil at 0mg.

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With 230mg potassium per 100g, Duck Fat earns a Allowed classification on Kidney-Friendly. This means it is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. It also contains 18.7g protein, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for potassium. The nearest lower option is Heavy Cream at 95mg.

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Flaxseed Oil is classified as Allowed on Kidney-Friendly, with 0mg potassium per 100g. The classification reflects that it is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. Nutritionally, it also delivers 100g fat per serving. Among the 23 items in this category, flaxseed oil sits at the low end for potassium — next closest is Grapeseed Oil at 0mg.

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With 5mg potassium per 100g, Ghee earns a Allowed classification on Kidney-Friendly. This means it is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. It also contains 99.5g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Olive Oil and Butter for potassium, ranking 17 of 23.

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Grapeseed Oil is classified as Allowed on Kidney-Friendly, with 0mg potassium per 100g. The classification reflects that it is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. Nutritionally, it also delivers 100g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Flaxseed Oil and Lard for potassium, ranking 6 of 23.

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At 0mg potassium per 100g, Lard falls into the Allowed category under Kidney-Friendly guidelines. The classification reflects that it is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. Nutritionally, it also delivers 100g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Grapeseed Oil and MCT Oil for potassium, ranking 7 of 23.

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Margarine is classified as Allowed on Kidney-Friendly, with 27mg potassium per 100g. This means it is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. It also contains 65g fat and 694mg sodium, which may factor into overall meal planning. It ranks among the highest in this category for potassium. The nearest lower option is Butter at 24mg.

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MCT Oil is classified as Allowed on Kidney-Friendly, with 0mg potassium per 100g. The classification reflects that it is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. Nutritionally, it also delivers 100g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Lard and Peanut Oil for potassium, ranking 8 of 23.

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At 1mg potassium per 100g, Olive Oil falls into the Allowed category under Kidney-Friendly guidelines. It is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. Beyond the primary classification, olive oil also provides 100g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Walnut Oil and Ghee for potassium, ranking 16 of 23.

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At 1749mg potassium per 100g, Palm Oil falls into the Allowed category under Kidney-Friendly guidelines. This means it is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. It ranks among the highest in this category for potassium. The nearest lower option is Beef Tallow at 297mg.

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At 0mg potassium per 100g, Peanut Oil falls into the Allowed category under Kidney-Friendly guidelines. It is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. Beyond the primary classification, peanut oil also provides 100g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between MCT Oil and Safflower Oil for potassium, ranking 9 of 23.

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At 0mg potassium per 100g, Safflower Oil falls into the Allowed category under Kidney-Friendly guidelines. It is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. Beyond the primary classification, safflower oil also provides 100g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Peanut Oil and Sesame Oil for potassium, ranking 10 of 23.

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Sesame Oil is classified as Allowed on Kidney-Friendly, with 0mg potassium per 100g. The classification reflects that it is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. Nutritionally, it also delivers 100g fat per serving. Within this category, it falls between Safflower Oil and Shortening for potassium, ranking 11 of 23.

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With 0mg potassium per 100g, Shortening earns a Allowed classification on Kidney-Friendly. This means it is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. It also contains 100g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Sesame Oil and Sunflower Oil for potassium, ranking 12 of 23.

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With 0mg potassium per 100g, Sunflower Oil earns a Allowed classification on Kidney-Friendly. It is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. Beyond the primary classification, sunflower oil also provides 100g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Shortening and Vegetable Oil for potassium, ranking 13 of 23.

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With 0mg potassium per 100g, Vegetable Oil earns a Allowed classification on Kidney-Friendly. It is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. Beyond the primary classification, vegetable oil also provides 100g fat per 100g. Within this category, it falls between Sunflower Oil and Walnut Oil for potassium, ranking 14 of 23.

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Walnut Oil is classified as Allowed on Kidney-Friendly, with 0mg potassium per 100g. This means it is low enough in sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and protein for a kidney-restricted pattern. It also contains 100g fat, which may factor into overall meal planning. Within this category, it falls between Vegetable Oil and Olive Oil for potassium, ranking 15 of 23.

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Heavy Cream is classified as Limited on Kidney-Friendly, with 95mg potassium per 100g. The classification reflects that it is usable in small portions or specific preparations. Nutritionally, it also delivers 36.1g fat per serving. It ranks among the highest in this category for potassium. The nearest lower option is Margarine at 27mg. The "Limited" label means the classification depends on specific conditions — portion size, brand formulation, or preparation method can shift it from compliant to non-compliant.

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