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Snacks, pretzels, hard, 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 Sodium (62%), above the 30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus128 mg13%
Low
Sodium1240 mg62%
High
Potassium223 mg11%
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 (62%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein10 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber3.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.2 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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Snacks is rated Higher risk - Sodium is the highest contributor at 62% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Snacks rated Higher risk?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Snacks's Sodium is highest (1240 mg, 62% of daily limit), falling in the >30% band - hence the Higher risk rating.

How much Sodium is in Snacks?

On a per-100 g basis, Snacks contains Sodium 1240 mg, or 62% 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 223 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 Sodium (1240 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.