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Light ice cream, Creamsicle

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
Kidney-friendlyLight ice cream scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Potassium leads at 9% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus84 mg8%
Low
Sodium46 mg2%
Low
Potassium174 mg9%
Low

About this food

How to think about Dairy & Eggs: Light ice cream is worth a closer look - Dairy products are high in phosphorus with high absorption and should be limited. With eggs, the white is a low-phosphorus protein while the yolk is much higher - treat them differently.

Nutrient insight

The most striking number here is potassium (9%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Light ice cream.

Other nutrients

Protein1.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)18.5 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Animal source (higher absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

A handy approach - Watch dairy portions; with eggs, the yolk is phosphorus-dense while the white is not - treat them differently.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Light ice cream safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Light ice cream falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (9%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Light ice cream rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 174 mg, 9% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Light ice cream is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Light ice cream?

Data: 100 g of Light ice cream has Potassium 174 mg (9% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Light ice cream safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Light ice cream falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 174 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Light ice cream compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Next to other Dairy & Eggs options, Light ice cream carries less Potassium at 174 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.