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Cheese puffs and twists, corn based, baked, low fat

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Cheese puffs and twists lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 42% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus357 mg36%
High
Sodium842 mg42%
High
Potassium286 mg14%
Low

About this food

For Snacks & Sweets, Cheese puffs and twists 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

Cheese puffs and twists's sodium is 42% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein8.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)7.3 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine8.6 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate2 mgLow 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 Cheese puffs and twists safe for kidney disease?

Cheese puffs and twists scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (42% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Cheese puffs and twists rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (842 mg, 42%) is the most prominent of Cheese puffs and twists's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Cheese puffs and twists?

Data: 100 g of Cheese puffs and twists has Sodium 842 mg (42% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Cheese puffs and twists safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Cheese puffs and twists falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 286 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Cheese puffs and twists compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Next to other Snacks & Sweets options, Cheese puffs and twists carries more Sodium at 842 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.