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Snacks, potato chips, made from dried potatoes, cheese-flavor

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Snacks falls in the Higher risk tier - Sodium (30%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus163 mg16%
Moderate
Sodium600 mg30%
High
Potassium381 mg19%
Moderate

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 30% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein7 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.4 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

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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Snacks is Higher risk - Sodium (30%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Snacks rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Snacks's Sodium is 600 mg, 30% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Snacks?

Data: 100 g of Snacks has Sodium 600 mg (30% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Snacks safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Snacks exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 381 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 600 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.