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Ice creams, vanilla, light

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 10% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus103 mg10%
Low
Sodium74 mg4%
Low
Potassium208 mg10%
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

From the potassium angle (10%), how much Ice creams fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein4.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)22.1 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

Worth remembering: 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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Ice creams is rated Kidney-friendly - Potassium is the highest contributor at 10% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Ice creams rated Kidney-friendly?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Ice creams's Potassium is highest (208 mg, 10% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.

How much Potassium is in Ice creams?

On a per-100 g basis, Ice creams contains Potassium 208 mg, or 10% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Ice creams safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Ice creams falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 208 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

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

Measured against other Snacks & Sweets foods, Ice creams is less in Potassium (208 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.