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Ice creams, chocolate

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Ice creams is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest at 12% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus107 mg11%
Low
Sodium76 mg4%
Low
Potassium249 mg12%
Low

About this food

Ice creams belongs to the Snacks & Sweets category. 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 (12%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Ice creams.

Other nutrients

Protein3.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)25.4 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine1 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate9 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 Ice creams safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Ice creams is Kidney-friendly - Potassium (12%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Ice creams rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Ice creams's Potassium is 249 mg, 12% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Potassium is in Ice creams?

Data: 100 g of Ice creams has Potassium 249 mg (12% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Ice creams safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Ice creams falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 249 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Ice creams compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Next to other Snacks & Sweets options, Ice creams carries less Potassium at 249 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.