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Crackers, wheat, sandwich, with peanut butter filling

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Crackers is Higher risk: the highest item, Sodium, is at 40% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus347 mg35%
High
Sodium807 mg40%
High
Potassium297 mg15%
Low

About this food

Crackers is a common member of Grains & Starches. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Crackers's sodium (40%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein13.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber4.4 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

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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Crackers is Higher risk - Sodium (40%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Crackers rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Crackers's Sodium is 807 mg, 40% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Crackers?

On a per-100 g basis, Crackers contains Sodium 807 mg, or 40% 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 297 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 (807 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.