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Frostings, glaze, prepared-from-recipe

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyFrostings scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 2% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus13 mg1%
Low
Sodium6 mg<1%
Low
Potassium30 mg2%
Low

About this food

How to think about Snacks & Sweets: Frostings is worth a closer look - 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

The most striking number here is potassium (2%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Frostings.

Other nutrients

Protein0.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)80.4 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

A handy approach - 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?

Frostings scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (2% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Frostings rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (30 mg, 2%) is the most prominent of Frostings's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Frostings?

Data: 100 g of Frostings has Potassium 30 mg (2% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Frostings safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Frostings falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 30 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Frostings compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Next to other Snacks & Sweets options, Frostings carries less Potassium at 30 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.