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Jellies, no sugar (with sodium saccharin), any flavors

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Jellies lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 5%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus9 mg<1%
Low
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium96 mg5%
Low

About this food

For Snacks & Sweets, Jellies is a typical example. 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

The most striking number here is potassium (5%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Jellies.

Other nutrients

Protein0.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.4 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate9.5 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 Jellies safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Jellies falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (5%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Jellies rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 96 mg, 5% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Jellies is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Jellies?

Data: 100 g of Jellies has Potassium 96 mg (5% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Jellies safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Jellies falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 96 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Jellies compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Next to other Snacks & Sweets options, Jellies carries less Potassium at 96 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.