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Snacks, popcorn, oil-popped, microwave, regular flavor, no trans fat

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Snacks lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 45% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus199 mg20%
Moderate
Sodium909 mg45%
High
Potassium182 mg9%
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 sodium is 45% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein7.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber8.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.5 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

A handy approach - 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Snacks falls in the Higher risk tier, with Sodium (45%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Snacks rated Higher risk?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 909 mg, 45% of the limit, in the >30% band - so Snacks is rated Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Snacks?

Data: 100 g of Snacks has Sodium 909 mg (45% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Snacks safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Snacks falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 182 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Snacks compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Next to other Snacks & Sweets options, Snacks carries more Sodium at 909 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.