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Candies, confectioner's coating, butterscotch

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Candies is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Sodium, reaches only 4% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus31 mg3%
Low
Sodium89 mg4%
Low
Potassium64 mg3%
Low

About this food

Candies is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Candies's sodium (4%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein2.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)67.1 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Candies safe for kidney disease?

Candies is rated Kidney-friendly: Sodium is 4% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Candies rated Kidney-friendly?

Candies's Sodium content (89 mg) equals 4% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Candies?

On a per-100 g basis, Candies contains Sodium 89 mg, or 4% 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 64 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 (89 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.