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Snacks, beef sticks, smoked

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Snacks falls in the Higher risk tier - Sodium (77%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus180 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium1531 mg77%
High
Potassium257 mg13%
Low

About this food

About Snacks: 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. As a Snacks & Sweets item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Snacks's sodium is 77% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein21.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
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

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 Snacks safe for kidney disease?

Snacks scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (77% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Snacks rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (1531 mg, 77%) is the most prominent of Snacks's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Snacks?

Data: 100 g of Snacks has Sodium 1531 mg (77% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Snacks safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Snacks falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 257 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Snacks compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Next to other Snacks & Sweets options, Snacks carries more Sodium at 1531 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.