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Ice creams, vanilla

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Ice creams is rated Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus is the highest at 10% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus105 mg10%
Low
Sodium80 mg4%
Low
Potassium199 mg10%
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

Ice creams's phosphorus is 10% of the limit, from Processed additive (highest absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.

Other nutrients

Protein3.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)21.2 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?

Ice creams scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (10% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Ice creams rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Phosphorus (105 mg, 10%) is the most prominent of Ice creams's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Ice creams?

Data: 100 g of Ice creams has Phosphorus 105 mg (10% of the 1,000 mg limit).

Is Ice creams safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Ice creams falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 199 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 Phosphorus at 105 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.