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Potato chips, without salt, reduced fat

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Potato chips is Higher risk: the highest item, Potassium, is at 87% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus193 mg19%
Moderate
Sodium8 mg<1%
Low
Potassium1744 mg87%
High

About this food

Potato chips 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

Potassium is the highest of the three at 87%. With reduced kidney function, blood potassium can rise, so spread high-potassium foods across the day rather than in one large serving.

Other nutrients

Protein7.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber6.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.2 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine6.5 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate21 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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Related guides

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Frequently asked questions

Is Potato chips safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Potato chips falls in the Higher risk tier, with Potassium (87%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Potato chips rated Higher risk?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 1744 mg, 87% of the limit, in the >30% band - so Potato chips is rated Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Potato chips?

In every 100 g of Potato chips, Potassium is about 1744 mg - roughly 87% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Potato chips safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Potato chips exceeds 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 1744 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Potato chips compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Against the Snacks & Sweets average, Potato chips shows more Potassium (1744 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.