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Cake, snack cakes, creme-filled, chocolate with frosting

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
ModerateCake receives a Moderate rating. Sodium leads the three minerals at 17% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus87 mg9%
Low
Sodium332 mg17%
Moderate
Potassium176 mg9%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Grains & Starches deserve attention: Cake - Grains and starches are usually relatively low in potassium and phosphorus, making them a sensible base for a CKD diet. Watch whole-grain and some processed grain products, which can carry more phosphorus.

Nutrient insight

Cake's sodium (17%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein3.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)37.8 gNatural 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

Worth remembering: Use refined grains as the base and treat whole grains by portion, since they carry more phosphorus.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cake safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Cake is Moderate - Sodium (17%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Cake rated Moderate?

Rating basis: Cake's Sodium is 332 mg, 17% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.

How much Sodium is in Cake?

On a per-100 g basis, Cake contains Sodium 332 mg, or 17% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Cake safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Cake falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 176 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Cake compare to other grains & starches foods?

Measured against other Grains & Starches foods, Cake is less in Sodium (332 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.