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Candies, coconut bar, not chocolate covered

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Candies lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 15%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus93 mg9%
Low
Sodium128 mg6%
Low
Potassium294 mg15%
Low

About this food

For Snacks & Sweets, Candies is a typical example. 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

The most striking number here is potassium (15%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Candies.

Other nutrients

Protein2.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber6.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)36.2 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

A handy approach - 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Candies is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (15%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Candies rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Candies's three minerals, Potassium is highest (294 mg, 15%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Candies?

Data: 100 g of Candies has Potassium 294 mg (15% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Candies safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Candies falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 294 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Candies compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Next to other Snacks & Sweets options, Candies carries more Potassium at 294 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.