🥤 Beverages Nutrition Table
96 common beverages
📖 How to Use
Sorting: Click on column header to sort ascending (▲). Click again to sort descending (▼). Click a third time to return to original order.
Search: Type beverage name to filter quickly (e.g., coca cola, coffee, beer, orange juice).
Colors: Sodium, Potassium, Phosphorus and Sugar are color-coded by risk level for CKD patients (red = high, orange = medium, green = safe).
Values: All values are per 100ml for easy comparison. 1 can (355ml) = 3.55 times the displayed value.
🔗 USDA FoodData Central: Click on the English name of the beverage to view detailed information from the USDA nutrition database.
⚠️ Warnings based on KDOQI 2020 Guidelines for CKD Patients
1. CARBONATED SOFT DRINKS WITH PHOSPHORIC ACID (Cola, Pepsi):
- Phosphoric acid has 80-100% absorption rate (much higher than plant phosphorus 40-60%)
- 1 can (355ml): ~40-50mg phosphorus fully absorbed, rapidly accumulates in blood
- CKD 3-5: Should limit or avoid cola to control blood phosphorus (target: 2.5-4.5 mg/dL)
- Evidence: Studies show drinking ≥2 cans of cola/day increases risk of kidney function decline (Carbonated Beverages and CKD, 2007)
2. FRUIT JUICES:
- High potassium: 150-250mg/100ml (1 glass 240ml = 360-600mg potassium)
- CKD 3-5 with hyperkalemia (>5.0 mEq/L): Should limit juice, prioritize filtered water or dilute 1:1
- CKD 1-2: Can drink moderately if blood potassium is normal, but prefer whole fruits for fiber
- KDOQI 2020 recommendation: Adjust potassium individually based on blood test results
3. ENERGY DRINKS:
- High caffeine: 30-35mg/100ml (1 can = 110-120mg caffeine)
- Added phosphates: Some contain supplemental phosphates (nearly 100% absorption)
- High sugar: 10-12g/100ml, not suitable for CKD patients with diabetes
- Recommendation: Should avoid, may increase blood pressure and cause dehydration
4. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:
- Drug interactions: May interact with blood pressure medications (ACE inhibitors, ARBs) and some other CKD medications
- General recommendation: If approved by doctor, limit Men ≤2 standard drinks/day, Women ≤1 drink/day (1 drink = 355ml beer 5% = 150ml wine 12%)
- Advanced CKD (4-5): Should avoid completely or minimize due to effects on metabolism and kidney filtering capacity
💡 SAFE Choices for CKD Patients
✅ RECOMMENDED:
- Filtered water: Best choice, no harmful substances
- Diluted lemon water: Low potassium, refreshing
- Caffeine-free herbal tea: Safe, many options
- Fresh coconut water (limited): High potassium, drink sparingly
- Black coffee (1-2 cups/day): Moderate caffeine OK
⚠️ LIMIT:
- Carbonated soft drinks (cola): Phosphoric acid
- Fruit juices: High potassium
- Energy drinks: Caffeine + phosphate + sugar
- Sweet iced tea: High sugar
Color Legend - Risk Levels for CKD
| No. | Beverage Name | English Name | Water (ml) | Sodium (mg) | Potassium (mg) | Phosphorus (mg) | Glucose (g) | Fructose (g) | Caffeine (mg) | Alcohol (%) |
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⚠️ Disclaimer
Data Sources: Nutritional values are referenced from USDA FoodData Central, manufacturers (Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Starbucks, etc.) and international nutrition databases. Values may vary depending on formula, manufacturer, and geographic region.
About Phosphoric Acid in soft drinks: Studies show that phosphoric acid in cola has 80-100% absorption rate, significantly higher than plant phosphorus (40-60%). 1 can of cola (355ml) provides ~40-50mg of highly absorbable phosphorus. KDOQI 2020 recommends reducing additive phosphorus from processed foods to maintain blood phosphorus in normal range (2.5-4.5 mg/dL).
About Caffeine: Caffeine has a mild diuretic effect and may temporarily increase blood pressure. Reasonable amounts of caffeine (<200mg/day, equivalent to 2 cups of coffee) are usually well tolerated. Consult your doctor if taking blood pressure medications or have cardiovascular issues.
About Alcohol: Alcoholic beverages may interact with some CKD medications. If approved by doctor, general recommendation: Men ≤2 standard drinks/day, Women ≤1 drink/day (1 standard drink = 355ml beer 5% = 150ml wine 12% = 45ml spirits 40%). Advanced CKD patients should consult doctor about alcohol consumption.
Not a substitute for medical advice: This information does NOT replace advice from doctors and nutritionists. Water and electrolyte needs (sodium, potassium, phosphorus) vary depending on CKD stage, blood test results, edema status, and remaining urine output. Regular monitoring and individualized dietary adjustments are necessary.
KDOQI 2020 Recommendations: Adjust phosphorus, potassium, sodium individually based on blood tests. Prioritize filtered water, limit cola (phosphoric acid), consider fruit juices based on blood potassium levels. Dialysis patients need to limit total fluid intake as prescribed by doctor.