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Candies, hard, dietetic or low calorie (sorbitol)

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Candies is rated Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus is the highest at <1% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus0 mg<1%
Low
Sodium0 mg<1%
Low
Potassium0 mg<1%
Low

About this food

Candies belongs to the Snacks & Sweets category. 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 (<1% 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

Protein0 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of 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

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 Kidney-friendly: Phosphorus is <1% 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 Phosphorus content (0 mg) equals <1% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Candies?

Per 100 g, Candies contains Phosphorus 0 mg, which is <1% 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 0 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 less Phosphorus - 0 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.