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Snacks, potato chips, plain, salted

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Higher riskOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Snacks's Higher risk rating is driven by Potassium (60%), above the 30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus153 mg15%
Moderate
Sodium527 mg26%
High
Potassium1196 mg60%
High

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

From the potassium angle (60%), how much Snacks fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein6.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.3 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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Snacks is Higher risk. Main consideration: Potassium at 60% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Snacks rated Higher risk?

Snacks is rated Higher risk because Potassium is 60% of its limit (1196 mg) - the only mineral reaching the >30% range.

How much Potassium is in Snacks?

On a per-100 g basis, Snacks contains Potassium 1196 mg, or 60% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Snacks safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Snacks exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 1196 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 more in Potassium (1196 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.