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Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, pecan

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 14% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus85 mg8%
Low
Sodium281 mg14%
Low
Potassium73 mg4%
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

Sodium leads at 14%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein4.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.8 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

How to eat it more safely: 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Cookies is Kidney-friendly - Sodium (14%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Cookies rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Cookies's Sodium is 281 mg, 14% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Sodium is in Cookies?

In every 100 g of Cookies, Sodium is about 281 mg - roughly 14% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Cookies safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Cookies falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 73 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Cookies compare to other grains & starches foods?

Against the Grains & Starches average, Cookies shows less Sodium (281 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.