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Candies, 5TH AVENUE Candy Bar

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
ModerateCandies is rated Moderate. Of the three minerals, Potassium is highest at 17% of its limit - a moderate caution level.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus141 mg14%
Low
Sodium225 mg11%
Low
Potassium347 mg17%
Moderate

About this food

Candies sits in the Snacks & Sweets group. 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.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (17%), how much Candies fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein8.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)47.2 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate70 mgModerate 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 Candies safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Candies falls in the Moderate tier, with Potassium (17%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Candies rated Moderate?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 347 mg, 17% of the limit, in the 15-25% band - so Candies is rated Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Candies?

On a per-100 g basis, Candies contains Potassium 347 mg, or 17% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Candies safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Candies exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 347 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Candies compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Measured against other Snacks & Sweets foods, Candies is more in Potassium (347 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.