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Ice creams, chocolate, rich

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyIce creams scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 12% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus115 mg12%
Low
Sodium57 mg3%
Low
Potassium238 mg12%
Low

About this food

How to think about Snacks & Sweets: Ice creams is worth a closer look - 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

Ice creams's potassium is the top contributor (12% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Other nutrients

Protein4.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)17.4 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

Practical tip: 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?

Ice creams scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (12% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Ice creams rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (238 mg, 12%) is the most prominent of Ice creams's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Ice creams?

Per 100 g, Ice creams contains Potassium 238 mg, which is 12% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Ice creams safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Ice creams falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 238 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

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

Compared with the typical Snacks & Sweets food, Ice creams has less Potassium - 238 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.