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Frostings, chocolate, creamy, dry mix, prepared with margarine

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyFrostings is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Sodium is highest (8%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus50 mg5%
Low
Sodium163 mg8%
Low
Potassium143 mg7%
Low

About this food

Frostings sits in the Snacks & Sweets group. Snacks and sweets are mostly processed foods that often contain inorganic phosphorus additives (the most absorbable kind) and added sugar, making them a high-caution category in CKD.

Nutrient insight

Frostings's sodium (8%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein1.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Scan ingredient lists for phosphorus additives; sugary snacks matter even more if you also have diabetes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Frostings safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Frostings is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Sodium at 8% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Frostings rated Kidney-friendly?

Frostings is rated Kidney-friendly because Sodium is 8% of its limit (163 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Sodium is in Frostings?

On a per-100 g basis, Frostings contains Sodium 163 mg, or 8% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Frostings safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Frostings falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 143 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Frostings compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Measured against other Snacks & Sweets foods, Frostings is less in Sodium (163 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.