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Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Higher riskSnacks is rated Higher risk. Phosphorus is 38% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus380 mg38%
High
Sodium116 mg6%
Low
Potassium299 mg15%
Low

About this food

Snacks sits in the Snacks & Sweets group. 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 phosphorus (38%) is worth noting - especially with Processed additive (highest absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein9 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.8 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

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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Snacks falls in the Higher risk tier, with Phosphorus (38%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Snacks rated Higher risk?

The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 380 mg, 38% of the limit, in the >30% band - so Snacks is rated Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Snacks?

On a per-100 g basis, Snacks contains Phosphorus 380 mg, or 38% of the 1,000 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 299 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 Phosphorus (380 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.