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Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
LimitSweeteners receives a Limit rating. Sodium at 29% of its limit is the highest of the three, so keep servings small.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus8 mg<1%
Low
Sodium572 mg29%
High
Potassium39 mg2%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Snacks & Sweets deserve attention: 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.

Nutrient insight

Sweeteners's sodium (29%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein2.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4 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

Worth remembering: 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 Limit on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (29% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Sweeteners rated Limit?

The reason: Sodium (572 mg, 29%) is the most prominent of Sweeteners's three minerals, at the 25-30% level, which maps to Limit.

How much Sodium is in Sweeteners?

On a per-100 g basis, Sweeteners contains Sodium 572 mg, or 29% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Sweeteners safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Sweeteners falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 39 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Sweeteners compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Measured against other Snacks & Sweets foods, Sweeteners is more in Sodium (572 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.