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Candies, HEATH BITES

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyCandies scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Sodium leads at 12% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus71 mg7%
Low
Sodium245 mg12%
Low
Potassium210 mg10%
Low

About this food

How to think about Snacks & Sweets: Candies is worth a closer look - 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 sodium angle (12%), Candies must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

Other nutrients

Protein3.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)60 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

A common practice is: 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 (12%). 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 (245 mg, 12%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Candies?

Per 100 g, Candies provides Sodium 245 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (12%).

Is Candies safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Candies falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 210 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Candies compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Within Snacks & Sweets, Candies ranks less on Sodium (245 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.