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Snacks, candy bits, yogurt covered with vitamin C

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Snacks lands in the Moderate band: Phosphorus is the highest at 19%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus190 mg19%
Moderate
Sodium75 mg4%
Low
Potassium338 mg17%
Moderate

About this food

For Snacks & Sweets, Snacks 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

Snacks's phosphorus is the top contributor (19% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein0 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)65 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 Snacks safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Snacks is rated Moderate - Phosphorus is the highest contributor at 19% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Snacks rated Moderate?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Snacks's Phosphorus is highest (190 mg, 19% of daily limit), falling in the 15-25% band - hence the Moderate rating.

How much Phosphorus is in Snacks?

Per 100 g, Snacks contains Phosphorus 190 mg, which is 19% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Snacks safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Snacks exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 338 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Snacks compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Compared with the typical Snacks & Sweets food, Snacks has more Phosphorus - 190 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.