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Sweeteners, tabletop, saccharin (sodium saccharin)

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
ModerateSweeteners is rated Moderate. Of the three minerals, Sodium is highest at 21% of its limit - a moderate caution level.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus0 mg<1%
Low
Sodium428 mg21%
Moderate
Potassium4 mg<1%
Low

About this food

Sweeteners sits in the Snacks & Sweets group. 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 (21%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein0.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)85.2 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 Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (21% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Sweeteners rated Moderate?

The reason: Sodium (428 mg, 21%) is the most prominent of Sweeteners's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Sweeteners?

On a per-100 g basis, Sweeteners contains Sodium 428 mg, or 21% 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 4 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 (428 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.