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Sugars, powdered

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Sugars lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Sodium is highest at <1%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus0 mg<1%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium2 mg<1%
Low

About this food

For Snacks & Sweets, Sugars 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

Sugars's sodium is the top contributor (<1% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein0 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)97.8 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate3 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
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 Sugars safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Sugars falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Sodium (<1%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Sugars rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 2 mg, <1% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Sugars is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Sugars?

Per 100 g, Sugars contains Sodium 2 mg, which is <1% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Sugars safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Sugars falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 2 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Sugars compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Compared with the typical Snacks & Sweets food, Sugars has less Sodium - 2 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.