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Candies, ROLO Caramels in Milk Chocolate

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Candies falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Sodium (9%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus71 mg7%
Low
Sodium188 mg9%
Low
Potassium188 mg9%
Low

About this food

About 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. As a Snacks & Sweets item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Candies's sodium is the top contributor (9% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein5.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)63.9 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

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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Candies is rated Kidney-friendly - Sodium is the highest contributor at 9% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Candies rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Candies's Sodium is highest (188 mg, 9% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Sodium is in Candies?

Per 100 g, Candies contains Sodium 188 mg, which is 9% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 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 188 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 Sodium - 188 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.