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Bacon bits, meatless

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Bacon bits lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 88% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus217 mg22%
Moderate
Sodium1770 mg88%
High
Potassium145 mg7%
Low

About this food

For Legumes & Nuts, Bacon bits is a typical example. Legumes and nuts are typically high in both phosphorus and potassium, so they need care. Plant phosphorus absorbs at a lower rate (30-50%), so the real load is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Nutrient insight

Bacon bits's sodium is 88% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein32 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber10.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

A handy approach - Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bacon bits safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Bacon bits is Higher risk. Main consideration: Sodium at 88% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Bacon bits rated Higher risk?

Bacon bits is rated Higher risk because Sodium is 88% of its limit (1770 mg) - the only mineral reaching the >30% range.

How much Sodium is in Bacon bits?

Data: 100 g of Bacon bits has Sodium 1770 mg (88% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Bacon bits safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Bacon bits falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 145 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Bacon bits compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Next to other Legumes & Nuts options, Bacon bits carries more Sodium at 1770 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.