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Candies, fondant, prepared-from-recipe

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Candies's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Sodium (<1%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus0 mg<1%
Low
Sodium11 mg<1%
Low
Potassium4 mg<1%
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

Sodium leads at <1%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein0 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)88.9 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

How to eat it more safely: 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 Sodium (<1%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Candies rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Candies's three minerals, Sodium is highest (11 mg, <1%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Candies?

In every 100 g of Candies, Sodium is about 11 mg - roughly <1% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Candies safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Candies falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 4 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Candies compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Against the Snacks & Sweets average, Candies shows less Sodium (11 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.