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Snacks, tortilla chips, taco-flavor

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Snacks lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 39% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus239 mg24%
Moderate
Sodium787 mg39%
High
Potassium217 mg11%
Low

About this food

For Snacks & Sweets, Snacks is a typical example. 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

From the sodium angle (39%), Snacks must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

Other nutrients

Protein7.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber5.3 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

A common practice is: 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 Sodium (39% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Snacks rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (787 mg, 39%) is the most prominent of Snacks's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Snacks?

Per 100 g, Snacks provides Sodium 787 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (39%).

Is Snacks safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Snacks falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 217 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Snacks compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Within Snacks & Sweets, Snacks ranks more on Sodium (787 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.