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Ice cream, bar or stick, chocolate covered

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
ModerateIce cream receives a Moderate rating. Phosphorus leads the three minerals at 17% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus173 mg17%
Moderate
Sodium68 mg3%
Low
Potassium305 mg15%
Moderate

About this food

In a CKD diet, Dairy & Eggs deserve attention: Ice cream - Dairy products are high in phosphorus with high absorption and should be limited. With eggs, the white is a low-phosphorus protein while the yolk is much higher - treat them differently.

Nutrient insight

Ice cream's phosphorus (17%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein4.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)18.3 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine1 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate9 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Animal source (higher absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Watch dairy portions; with eggs, the yolk is phosphorus-dense while the white is not - treat them differently.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ice cream safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Ice cream is rated Moderate - Phosphorus is the highest contributor at 17% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Ice cream rated Moderate?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Ice cream's Phosphorus is highest (173 mg, 17% of daily limit), falling in the 15-25% band - hence the Moderate rating.

How much Phosphorus is in Ice cream?

On a per-100 g basis, Ice cream contains Phosphorus 173 mg, or 17% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Ice cream safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Ice cream exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 305 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Ice cream compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Measured against other Dairy & Eggs foods, Ice cream is less in Phosphorus (173 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.