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Snacks, popcorn, caramel-coated, without peanuts

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Snacks's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Sodium (10%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus83 mg8%
Low
Sodium206 mg10%
Low
Potassium109 mg5%
Low

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 sodium (10%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein3.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber5.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)53.2 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

Worth remembering: 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 Kidney-friendly: Sodium is 10% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Snacks rated Kidney-friendly?

Snacks's Sodium content (206 mg) equals 10% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Snacks?

On a per-100 g basis, Snacks contains Sodium 206 mg, or 10% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Snacks safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Snacks falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 109 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 less in Sodium (206 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.