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Cookies, sugar wafers with creme filling, regular

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyCookies scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Phosphorus leads at 7% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus72 mg7%
Low
Sodium103 mg5%
Low
Potassium117 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 phosphorus is the top contributor (7% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein3.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)43 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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Cookies is rated Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus is the highest contributor at 7% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Cookies rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Cookies's Phosphorus is highest (72 mg, 7% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Phosphorus is in Cookies?

Per 100 g, Cookies contains Phosphorus 72 mg, which is 7% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 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 117 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 Phosphorus - 72 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.