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Snacks, granola bars, soft, uncoated, peanut butter and chocolate chip

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
LimitOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Snacks's Limit rating is driven by Phosphorus (26%), in the 25-30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus262 mg26%
High
Sodium328 mg16%
Moderate
Potassium377 mg19%
Moderate

About this food

Snacks (Snacks & Sweets). 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. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Snacks's phosphorus (26%) is worth noting - especially with Processed additive (highest absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein9.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.2 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

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

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Related guides

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Frequently asked questions

Is Snacks safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Snacks falls in the Limit tier, with Phosphorus (26%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Snacks rated Limit?

The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 262 mg, 26% of the limit, in the 25-30% band - so Snacks is rated Limit.

How much Phosphorus is in Snacks?

On a per-100 g basis, Snacks contains Phosphorus 262 mg, or 26% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Snacks safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Snacks exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 377 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Snacks compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Measured against other Snacks & Sweets foods, Snacks is more in Phosphorus (262 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.