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Candies, sugar-coated almonds

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Candies's Moderate rating is led by Phosphorus (17%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus166 mg17%
Moderate
Sodium13 mg<1%
Low
Potassium255 mg13%
Low

About this food

Candies (Snacks & Sweets). 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. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Candies's phosphorus (17%) is worth noting - especially with Processed additive (highest absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein10 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber2.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)62.5 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

Worth remembering: 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 17% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Candies rated Moderate?

Candies is rated Moderate because Phosphorus is 17% of its limit (166 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 15-25% range.

How much Phosphorus is in Candies?

On a per-100 g basis, Candies contains Phosphorus 166 mg, or 17% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Candies safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Candies falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 255 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Candies compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Measured against other Snacks & Sweets foods, Candies is more in Phosphorus (166 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.