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Snacks, pita chips, salted

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Snacks falls in the Higher risk tier - Sodium (43%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus124 mg12%
Low
Sodium854 mg43%
High
Potassium129 mg6%
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 the top contributor (43% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein11.8 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber3.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.8 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?

Snacks scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (43% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Snacks rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (854 mg, 43%) is the most prominent of Snacks's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Snacks?

Per 100 g, Snacks contains Sodium 854 mg, which is 43% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 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 129 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 Sodium - 854 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.