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Cookies, oatmeal sandwich, with creme filling

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
LimitCookies's Sodium takes up 25% of the daily limit, earning a Limit rating - an occasional, small portion only.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus94 mg9%
Low
Sodium500 mg25%
High
Potassium136 mg7%
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 (25% 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

Protein2.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)31.4 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 is rated Limit: Sodium is 25% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Cookies rated Limit?

Cookies's Sodium content (500 mg) equals 25% of the limit, sitting in the 25-30% band - that is why it rates Limit.

How much Sodium is in Cookies?

Per 100 g, Cookies contains Sodium 500 mg, which is 25% 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 136 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 more Sodium - 500 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.