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Sweetener, syrup, agave

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Sweetener falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Sodium (<1%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus1 mg<1%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium4 mg<1%
Low

About this food

About Sweetener: 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. As a Snacks & Sweets item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Sweetener'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

Protein0.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)68 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 Sweetener safe for kidney disease?

Sweetener scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (<1% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Sweetener rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Sodium (4 mg, <1%) is the most prominent of Sweetener's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Sweetener?

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

Is Sweetener safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Sweetener falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 4 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Sweetener compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Compared with the typical Snacks & Sweets food, Sweetener has less Sodium - 4 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.