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Sweeteners, for baking, brown, contains sugar and sucralose

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Sweeteners falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Potassium (6%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus2 mg<1%
Low
Sodium11 mg<1%
Low
Potassium130 mg6%
Low

About this food

About Sweeteners: 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

Sweeteners's potassium is the top contributor (6% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Other nutrients

Protein0 gNot part of rating
Sugar (total)45.7 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 Sweeteners safe for kidney disease?

Sweeteners scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (6% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Sweeteners rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Potassium (130 mg, 6%) is the most prominent of Sweeteners's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Sweeteners?

Per 100 g, Sweeteners contains Potassium 130 mg, which is 6% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Sweeteners safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Sweeteners falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 130 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Sweeteners compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Compared with the typical Snacks & Sweets food, Sweeteners has less Potassium - 130 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.