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Snacks, tortilla chips, ranch-flavor

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
LimitOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Snacks's Limit rating is driven by Sodium (26%), in the 25-30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus252 mg25%
High
Sodium519 mg26%
High
Potassium259 mg13%
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 (26%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein7.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)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?

Snacks scores Limit on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (26% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Snacks rated Limit?

The reason: Sodium (519 mg, 26%) is the most prominent of Snacks's three minerals, at the 25-30% level, which maps to Limit.

How much Sodium is in Snacks?

On a per-100 g basis, Snacks contains Sodium 519 mg, or 26% 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 259 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 (519 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.