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Crackers, matzo, plain

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Crackers falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Phosphorus (9%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus89 mg9%
Low
Sodium0 mg<1%
Low
Potassium112 mg6%
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 phosphorus is the top contributor (9% 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

Protein10 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.3 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

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 is rated Kidney-friendly: Phosphorus is 9% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Crackers rated Kidney-friendly?

Crackers's Phosphorus content (89 mg) equals 9% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Crackers?

Per 100 g, Crackers contains Phosphorus 89 mg, which is 9% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 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 112 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 Phosphorus - 89 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.