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Puddings, chocolate, dry mix, instant

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Puddings lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 89% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus72 mg7%
Low
Sodium1771 mg89%
High
Potassium236 mg12%
Low

About this food

For Snacks & Sweets, Puddings 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

Puddings's sodium is the top contributor (89% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein2.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)67.9 gMay contain added 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: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

Practical tip: Scan ingredient lists for phosphorus additives; sugary snacks matter even more if you also have diabetes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Puddings safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Puddings is rated Higher risk - Sodium is the highest contributor at 89% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Puddings rated Higher risk?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Puddings's Sodium is highest (1771 mg, 89% of daily limit), falling in the >30% band - hence the Higher risk rating.

How much Sodium is in Puddings?

Per 100 g, Puddings contains Sodium 1771 mg, which is 89% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Puddings safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Puddings falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 236 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Puddings compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Compared with the typical Snacks & Sweets food, Puddings has more Sodium - 1771 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.