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Sweeteners, tabletop, fructose, liquid

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Sweeteners is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Sodium, reaches only <1% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus0 mg<1%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium0 mg<1%
Low

About this food

Sweeteners is a common member of Snacks & Sweets. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Sodium leads at <1%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein0 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)76 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

How to eat it more safely: 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 is rated Kidney-friendly: Sodium is <1% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Sweeteners rated Kidney-friendly?

Sweeteners's Sodium content (2 mg) equals <1% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Sweeteners?

In every 100 g of Sweeteners, Sodium is about 2 mg - roughly <1% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Sweeteners safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Sweeteners falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 0 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Sweeteners compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Against the Snacks & Sweets average, Sweeteners shows less Sodium (2 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.