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Cookies, vanilla wafers, lower fat

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
ModerateBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Cookies is rated Moderate - Sodium is the top contributor at 19% of its limit, within the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus104 mg10%
Low
Sodium388 mg19%
Moderate
Potassium97 mg5%
Low

About this food

Cookies belongs to the Grains & Starches category. 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 (19% 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

Protein5 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)37.5 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate0 mgLow oxalateNot rated · exact match
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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Cookies is Moderate. Main consideration: Sodium at 19% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Cookies rated Moderate?

Cookies is rated Moderate because Sodium is 19% of its limit (388 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 15-25% range.

How much Sodium is in Cookies?

Per 100 g, Cookies contains Sodium 388 mg, which is 19% 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 97 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 - 388 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.