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Ice creams, regular, low carbohydrate, chocolate

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Ice creams is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Potassium, reaches only 12% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

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

About this food

Ice creams is a common member of Snacks & Sweets. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Potassium is the highest of the three at 12%. With reduced kidney function, blood potassium can rise, so spread high-potassium foods across the day rather than in one large serving.

Other nutrients

Protein3.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)6.3 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

How to eat it more safely: 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Ice creams is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (12%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Ice creams rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Ice creams's three minerals, Potassium is highest (249 mg, 12%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Ice creams?

In every 100 g of Ice creams, Potassium is about 249 mg - roughly 12% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Ice creams safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Ice creams falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 249 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

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

Against the Snacks & Sweets average, Ice creams shows less Potassium (249 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.