Gums, seed gums (includes locust bean, guar)
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus0 mg<1%Low
Sodium125 mg6%Low
Potassium0 mg<1%Low
About this food
About Gums: 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
From the sodium angle (6%), Gums must fit inside your daily sodium budget.
Other nutrients
Protein4.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber77.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of 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 common practice is: Scan ingredient lists for phosphorus additives; sugary snacks matter even more if you also have diabetes.