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Candies, fudge, chocolate marshmallow, prepared-from-recipe

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyCandies receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest at 7%, yet stays under the 15% line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus67 mg7%
Low
Sodium85 mg4%
Low
Potassium147 mg7%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Snacks & Sweets deserve attention: Candies - 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

From the potassium angle (7%), how much Candies fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein2.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)64.1 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Candies is Kidney-friendly - Potassium (7%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Candies rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Candies's Potassium is 147 mg, 7% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Potassium is in Candies?

On a per-100 g basis, Candies contains Potassium 147 mg, or 7% 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 147 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 Potassium (147 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.