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Pretzels, soft

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Pretzels lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Sodium is highest at 10%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus79 mg8%
Low
Sodium203 mg10%
Low
Potassium88 mg4%
Low

About this food

For Snacks & Sweets, Pretzels 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

Pretzels's sodium is 10% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein8.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.2 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine5 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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 Pretzels safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Pretzels is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Sodium at 10% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Pretzels rated Kidney-friendly?

Pretzels is rated Kidney-friendly because Sodium is 10% of its limit (203 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Sodium is in Pretzels?

Data: 100 g of Pretzels has Sodium 203 mg (10% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Pretzels safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Pretzels falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 88 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Pretzels compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Next to other Snacks & Sweets options, Pretzels carries less Sodium at 203 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.