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Cookies, chocolate chip, refrigerated dough, baked

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Cookies is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Sodium, reaches only 12% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus76 mg8%
Low
Sodium232 mg12%
Low
Potassium200 mg10%
Low

About this food

Cookies is a common member of Grains & Starches. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Cookies's sodium (12%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein4.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

Worth remembering: 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?

Cookies is rated Kidney-friendly: Sodium is 12% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Cookies rated Kidney-friendly?

Cookies's Sodium content (232 mg) equals 12% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Cookies?

On a per-100 g basis, Cookies contains Sodium 232 mg, or 12% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Cookies safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Cookies falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 200 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Cookies compare to other grains & starches foods?

Measured against other Grains & Starches foods, Cookies is less in Sodium (232 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.