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Ice creams, vanilla, light, soft-serve

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyIce creams is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Phosphorus is highest (12%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus121 mg12%
Low
Sodium70 mg4%
Low
Potassium221 mg11%
Low

About this food

Ice creams sits in the Snacks & Sweets group. 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

Phosphorus leads at 12%. In CKD, track phosphorus intake and factor in the source (Processed additive (highest absorption)) to judge the true burden.

Other nutrients

Protein4.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)18.7 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Ice creams falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Phosphorus (12%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Ice creams rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 121 mg, 12% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Ice creams is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Ice creams?

In every 100 g of Ice creams, Phosphorus is about 121 mg - roughly 12% of the daily limit (1,000 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 221 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 Phosphorus (121 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.