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Cookies, coconut macaroon

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyCookies scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Sodium leads at 12% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus68 mg7%
Low
Sodium241 mg12%
Low
Potassium123 mg6%
Low

About this food

How to think about Grains & Starches: Cookies is worth a closer look - 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.

Nutrient insight

Cookies's sodium is the top contributor (12% 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

Protein3 gNot part of rating
Fiber5.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)45.2 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?

Cookies scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (12% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Cookies rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Sodium (241 mg, 12%) is the most prominent of Cookies's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Cookies?

Per 100 g, Cookies contains Sodium 241 mg, which is 12% 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 123 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 - 241 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.