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Chocolate, dark, 45- 59% cacao solids

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
LimitBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Chocolate is rated Limit - Potassium reaches 28% of its limit, approaching the 30% caution line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus206 mg21%
Moderate
Sodium24 mg1%
Low
Potassium559 mg28%
High

About this food

Chocolate belongs to the Snacks & Sweets category. 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

The most striking number here is potassium (28%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Chocolate.

Other nutrients

Protein4.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)47.9 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine8.1 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 Chocolate safe for kidney disease?

Chocolate scores Limit on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (28% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Chocolate rated Limit?

The reason: Potassium (559 mg, 28%) is the most prominent of Chocolate's three minerals, at the 25-30% level, which maps to Limit.

How much Potassium is in Chocolate?

Data: 100 g of Chocolate has Potassium 559 mg (28% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Chocolate safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Chocolate exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 559 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Chocolate compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Next to other Snacks & Sweets options, Chocolate carries more Potassium at 559 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.