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Snacks, rice cakes, brown rice, buckwheat, unsalted

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Snacks falls in the Higher risk tier - Phosphorus (38%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus380 mg38%
High
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium299 mg15%
Low

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 phosphorus is the top contributor (38% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein9 gNot part of rating
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 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?

Per 100 g, Snacks contains Phosphorus 380 mg, which is 38% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Snacks safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Snacks falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 299 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 Phosphorus - 380 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.