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Cocoa, dry powder, unsweetened, processed with alkali

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Higher riskCocoa is rated Higher risk. Potassium is 125% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus728 mg73%
High
Sodium19 mg<1%
Low
Potassium2509 mg125%
High

About this food

Cocoa sits in the Snacks & Sweets group. 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

From the potassium angle (125%), how much Cocoa fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein18.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber29.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.8 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate40 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 Cocoa safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Cocoa is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (125%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Cocoa rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Cocoa's three minerals, Potassium is highest (2509 mg, 125%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Cocoa?

On a per-100 g basis, Cocoa contains Potassium 2509 mg, or 125% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Cocoa safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Cocoa exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 2509 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Cocoa compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Measured against other Snacks & Sweets foods, Cocoa is more in Potassium (2509 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.