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Snacks, tortilla chips, unsalted, white corn

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
ModerateBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Snacks is rated Moderate - Phosphorus is the top contributor at 20% of its limit, within the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus200 mg20%
Moderate
Sodium15 mg<1%
Low
Potassium215 mg11%
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 the top contributor (20% 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

Protein7.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber5.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1 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

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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Snacks is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (20%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Snacks rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Snacks's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (200 mg, 20%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Snacks?

Per 100 g, Snacks contains Phosphorus 200 mg, which is 20% 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 215 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 - 200 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.