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Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Cookies falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Sodium (14%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus102 mg10%
Low
Sodium282 mg14%
Low
Potassium111 mg6%
Low

About this food

About Cookies: Grains and starches are usually relatively low in potassium and phosphorus, making them a sensible base for a CKD diet. Watch whole-grain and some processed grain products, which can carry more phosphorus. As a Grains & Starches item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Cookies's sodium is the top contributor (14% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein6.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)20.2 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Practical tip: Use refined grains as the base and treat whole grains by portion, since they carry more phosphorus.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cookies safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Cookies is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (14%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Cookies rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Cookies's three minerals, Sodium is highest (282 mg, 14%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Cookies?

Per 100 g, Cookies contains Sodium 282 mg, which is 14% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Cookies safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Cookies falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 111 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Cookies compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Cookies has less Sodium - 282 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.