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Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Candies lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Sodium is highest at 3%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus1 mg<1%
Low
Sodium52 mg3%
Low
Potassium3 mg<1%
Low

About this food

For Snacks & Sweets, Candies is a typical example. 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 sodium is 3% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein0 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)68.5 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

A handy approach - 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 (3%). 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 (52 mg, 3%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Candies?

Data: 100 g of Candies has Sodium 52 mg (3% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Candies safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Candies falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 3 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Candies compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Next to other Snacks & Sweets options, Candies carries less Sodium at 52 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.