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Frostings, cream cheese-flavor, ready-to-eat

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Frostings falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Sodium (10%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus3 mg<1%
Low
Sodium191 mg10%
Low
Potassium35 mg2%
Low

About this food

About Frostings: 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. As a Snacks & Sweets item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Frostings's sodium is the top contributor (10% 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

Protein0.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)63.5 gMay contain added sugar
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

Practical tip: 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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Frostings is rated Kidney-friendly - Sodium is the highest contributor at 10% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Frostings rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Frostings's Sodium is highest (191 mg, 10% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Sodium is in Frostings?

Per 100 g, Frostings contains Sodium 191 mg, which is 10% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Frostings safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Frostings falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 35 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Frostings compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Compared with the typical Snacks & Sweets food, Frostings has less Sodium - 191 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.