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Candies, halavah, plain

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Candies lands in the Higher risk band: Phosphorus is 61% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus607 mg61%
High
Sodium195 mg10%
Low
Potassium187 mg9%
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

Candies's phosphorus is the top contributor (61% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein12.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber4.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

Practical tip: 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 Higher risk: Phosphorus is 61% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Candies rated Higher risk?

Candies's Phosphorus content (607 mg) equals 61% of the limit, sitting in the >30% band - that is why it rates Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Candies?

Per 100 g, Candies contains Phosphorus 607 mg, which is 61% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Candies safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Candies falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 187 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Candies compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Compared with the typical Snacks & Sweets food, Candies has more Phosphorus - 607 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.