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Snacks, potato chips, made from dried potatoes, sour-cream and onion-flavor

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
LimitBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Snacks is rated Limit - Sodium reaches 27% of its limit, approaching the 30% caution line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus169 mg17%
Moderate
Sodium541 mg27%
High
Potassium496 mg25%
Moderate

About this food

Snacks belongs to the Snacks & Sweets category. 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 the top contributor (27% 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

Protein6.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.2 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

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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Snacks falls in the Limit tier, with Sodium (27%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Snacks rated Limit?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 541 mg, 27% of the limit, in the 25-30% band - so Snacks is rated Limit.

How much Sodium is in Snacks?

Per 100 g, Snacks contains Sodium 541 mg, which is 27% 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 exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 496 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 - 541 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.