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Ice cream cones, cake or wafer-type

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Ice cream cones is rated Kidney-friendly - Sodium is the highest at 13% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus97 mg10%
Low
Sodium256 mg13%
Low
Potassium112 mg6%
Low

About this food

Ice cream cones belongs to the Grains & Starches category. Grains and starches are usually relatively low in potassium and phosphorus, making them a sensible base for a CKD diet. Watch whole-grain and some processed grain products, which can carry more phosphorus.

Nutrient insight

Ice cream cones's sodium is the top contributor (13% 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

Protein8.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)6 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine1 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate9 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Practical tip: Use refined grains as the base and treat whole grains by portion, since they carry more phosphorus.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ice cream cones safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Ice cream cones is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Sodium at 13% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Ice cream cones rated Kidney-friendly?

Ice cream cones is rated Kidney-friendly because Sodium is 13% of its limit (256 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Sodium is in Ice cream cones?

Per 100 g, Ice cream cones contains Sodium 256 mg, which is 13% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Ice cream cones safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Ice cream cones falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 112 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Ice cream cones compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Ice cream cones has less Sodium - 256 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.