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Candies, chocolate, dark, NFS (45-59% cacao solids 90%; 60-69% cacao solids 5%; 70-85% cacao solids 5%)

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
LimitOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Candies's Limit rating is driven by Potassium (28%), in the 25-30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus214 mg21%
Moderate
Sodium23 mg1%
Low
Potassium568 mg28%
High

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

From the potassium angle (28%), how much Candies fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein5.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber7.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)46.1 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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Related guides

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Frequently asked questions

Is Candies safe for kidney disease?

Candies scores Limit on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (28% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Candies rated Limit?

The reason: Potassium (568 mg, 28%) is the most prominent of Candies's three minerals, at the 25-30% level, which maps to Limit.

How much Potassium is in Candies?

On a per-100 g basis, Candies contains Potassium 568 mg, or 28% 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 568 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 (568 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.