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Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, chocolate chip, graham and marshmallow

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
ModerateUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Snacks falls in the Moderate tier, mainly driven by Phosphorus (20%). Enjoy in moderation.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus202 mg20%
Moderate
Sodium316 mg16%
Moderate
Potassium275 mg14%
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 phosphorus is the top contributor (20% 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

Protein6.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber4 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Snacks is Moderate - Phosphorus (20%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Snacks rated Moderate?

Rating basis: Snacks's Phosphorus is 202 mg, 20% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Snacks?

Per 100 g, Snacks contains Phosphorus 202 mg, which is 20% 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 275 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 - 202 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.