Search Foods
Home › Food Database › Candies

Candies, caramels

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Candies's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Sodium (12%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus114 mg11%
Low
Sodium245 mg12%
Low
Potassium214 mg11%
Low

About this food

Candies (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

Candies's sodium (12%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein4.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)65.5 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.

Related foods

pectinKidney-friendlysweetenersKidney-friendlyoilKidney-friendlybeveragesKidney-friendly

Related guides

Snacks & SweetsKidney-friendly foodsHigh fiber foodsLow sodium foods

Frequently asked questions

Is Candies safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Candies falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Sodium (12%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Candies rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 245 mg, 12% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Candies is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Candies?

On a per-100 g basis, Candies contains Sodium 245 mg, or 12% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Candies safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Candies falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 214 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 less in Sodium (245 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.