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Gelatin desserts, dry mix, with added ascorbic acid, sodium-citrate and salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Gelatin desserts lands in the Moderate band: Sodium is the highest at 25%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus142 mg14%
Low
Sodium491 mg25%
Moderate
Potassium7 mg<1%
Low

About this food

For Snacks & Sweets, Gelatin desserts is a typical example. 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

Gelatin desserts's sodium is 25% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein7.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate3.5 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
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 Gelatin desserts safe for kidney disease?

Gelatin desserts scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (25% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Gelatin desserts rated Moderate?

The reason: Sodium (491 mg, 25%) is the most prominent of Gelatin desserts's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Gelatin desserts?

Data: 100 g of Gelatin desserts has Sodium 491 mg (25% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Gelatin desserts safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Gelatin desserts falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 7 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Gelatin desserts compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Next to other Snacks & Sweets options, Gelatin desserts carries more Sodium at 491 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.