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Candies, truffles, prepared-from-recipe

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
ModerateCandies's standout mineral is Phosphorus (17% of limit), giving it a Moderate rating - fine to eat with attention to portions.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus171 mg17%
Moderate
Sodium68 mg3%
Low
Potassium297 mg15%
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

Candies's phosphorus is the top contributor (17% 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

Protein6.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)38.3 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Candies is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (17%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Candies rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Candies's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (171 mg, 17%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Candies?

Per 100 g, Candies contains Phosphorus 171 mg, which is 17% 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 falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 297 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 - 171 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.