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Cookies, graham crackers, chocolate-coated

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyCookies receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potassium is highest at 13%, yet stays under the 15% line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus87 mg9%
Low
Sodium265 mg13%
Low
Potassium267 mg13%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Grains & Starches deserve attention: 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.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (13%), how much Cookies fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein4 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)37.3 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

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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Cookies falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (13%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Cookies rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 267 mg, 13% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Cookies is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Cookies?

On a per-100 g basis, Cookies contains Potassium 267 mg, or 13% 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 267 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 more in Potassium (267 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.