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Crackers, gluten-free, multigrain and vegetable, made with corn starch and white rice flour

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Higher riskCrackers is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 44% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus57 mg6%
Low
Sodium890 mg44%
High
Potassium86 mg4%
Low

About this food

Crackers sits in the Grains & Starches group. 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

Crackers's sodium (44%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein2.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.9 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine5 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
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 Crackers safe for kidney disease?

Crackers scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (44% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Crackers rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (890 mg, 44%) is the most prominent of Crackers's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Crackers?

On a per-100 g basis, Crackers contains Sodium 890 mg, or 44% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Crackers safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Crackers falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 86 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Crackers compare to other grains & starches foods?

Measured against other Grains & Starches foods, Crackers is more in Sodium (890 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.