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Crackers, matzo, egg and onion

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Crackers falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Sodium (14%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus89 mg9%
Low
Sodium285 mg14%
Low
Potassium83 mg4%
Low

About this food

About Crackers: 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. As a Grains & Starches item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Crackers's sodium is the top contributor (14% 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

Protein10 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

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 Crackers safe for kidney disease?

Crackers scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (14% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Crackers rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Sodium (285 mg, 14%) is the most prominent of Crackers's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Crackers?

Per 100 g, Crackers contains Sodium 285 mg, which is 14% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Crackers safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Crackers falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 83 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Crackers compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Crackers has less Sodium - 285 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.