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Crackers, rye, sandwich-type with cheese filling

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Crackers lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 52% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus339 mg34%
High
Sodium1044 mg52%
High
Potassium342 mg17%
Moderate

About this food

For Grains & Starches, Crackers is a typical example. 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 is the top contributor (52% 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

Protein9.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.6 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 Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (52% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Crackers rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (1044 mg, 52%) is the most prominent of Crackers's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Crackers?

Per 100 g, Crackers contains Sodium 1044 mg, which is 52% 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 exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 342 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 more Sodium - 1044 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.