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Baking chocolate, unsweetened, liquid

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Higher riskOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Baking chocolate's Higher risk rating is driven by Potassium (58%), above the 30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus340 mg34%
High
Sodium12 mg<1%
Low
Potassium1166 mg58%
High

About this food

Baking chocolate (Snacks & Sweets). Snacks and sweets are mostly processed foods that often contain inorganic phosphorus additives (the most absorbable kind) and added sugar, making them a high-caution category in CKD. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (58%), how much Baking chocolate fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein12.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber18.1 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
Oxalate17.5 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Scan ingredient lists for phosphorus additives; sugary snacks matter even more if you also have diabetes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Baking chocolate safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Baking chocolate is Higher risk - Potassium (58%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Baking chocolate rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Baking chocolate's Potassium is 1166 mg, 58% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Potassium is in Baking chocolate?

On a per-100 g basis, Baking chocolate contains Potassium 1166 mg, or 58% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Baking chocolate safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Baking chocolate exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 1166 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Baking chocolate compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Measured against other Snacks & Sweets foods, Baking chocolate is more in Potassium (1166 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.