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Snacks, tortilla chips, light (baked with less oil)

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Higher riskBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Snacks is rated Higher risk - Phosphorus exceeds 32% of its limit, past the 30% warning line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus318 mg32%
High
Sodium400 mg20%
Moderate
Potassium272 mg14%
Low

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 phosphorus is 32% of the limit, from Processed additive (highest absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.

Other nutrients

Protein8.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber5.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.5 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

A handy approach - 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?

Snacks scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (32% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Snacks rated Higher risk?

The reason: Phosphorus (318 mg, 32%) is the most prominent of Snacks's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Snacks?

Data: 100 g of Snacks has Phosphorus 318 mg (32% of the 1,000 mg limit).

Is Snacks safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Snacks falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 272 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Snacks compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Next to other Snacks & Sweets options, Snacks carries more Phosphorus at 318 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.