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Candies, milk chocolate

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
ModerateCandies's standout mineral is Phosphorus (21% of limit), giving it a Moderate rating - fine to eat with attention to portions.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus208 mg21%
Moderate
Sodium79 mg4%
Low
Potassium372 mg19%
Moderate

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

Candies's phosphorus is the top contributor (21% 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

Protein7.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)51.5 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate0 mgLow oxalateNot rated · exact match
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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Candies is Moderate. Main consideration: Phosphorus at 21% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Candies rated Moderate?

Candies is rated Moderate because Phosphorus is 21% of its limit (208 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 15-25% range.

How much Phosphorus is in Candies?

Per 100 g, Candies contains Phosphorus 208 mg, which is 21% 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 exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 372 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 - 208 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.