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Snacks, granola bars, hard, almond

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Snacks lands in the Moderate band: Phosphorus is the highest at 23%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus228 mg23%
Moderate
Sodium256 mg13%
Low
Potassium273 mg14%
Low

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 (23% 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

Protein7.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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?

Snacks is rated Moderate: Phosphorus is 23% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Snacks rated Moderate?

Snacks's Phosphorus content (228 mg) equals 23% of the limit, sitting in the 15-25% band - that is why it rates Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Snacks?

Per 100 g, Snacks contains Phosphorus 228 mg, which is 23% 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 falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 273 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 - 228 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.