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Rice crackers

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Higher riskRice crackers receives a Higher risk rating. Phosphorus (36%) clearly exceeds the safe band - restrict or follow medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus362 mg36%
High
Sodium233 mg12%
Low
Potassium243 mg12%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Snacks & Sweets deserve attention: Rice crackers - 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

Rice crackers's phosphorus (36%) is worth noting - especially with Processed additive (highest absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein10 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine13.9 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate4 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Rice crackers safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Rice crackers falls in the Higher risk tier, with Phosphorus (36%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Rice crackers rated Higher risk?

The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 362 mg, 36% of the limit, in the >30% band - so Rice crackers is rated Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Rice crackers?

On a per-100 g basis, Rice crackers contains Phosphorus 362 mg, or 36% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Rice crackers safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Rice crackers falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 243 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Rice crackers compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Measured against other Snacks & Sweets foods, Rice crackers is more in Phosphorus (362 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.