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Crackers, sandwich-type, peanut butter filled, reduced fat

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Higher riskCrackers is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 32% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus97 mg10%
Low
Sodium639 mg32%
High
Potassium122 mg6%
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 (32%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein8.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)11.1 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Crackers is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (32%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Crackers rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Crackers's three minerals, Sodium is highest (639 mg, 32%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Crackers?

On a per-100 g basis, Crackers contains Sodium 639 mg, or 32% 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 122 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 (639 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.