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Syrups, table blends, corn, refiner, and sugar

Per 100 g edible portion
Snacks & Sweets
Kidney-friendlySyrups scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Sodium leads at 4% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus8 mg<1%
Low
Sodium71 mg4%
Low
Potassium63 mg3%
Low

About this food

How to think about Snacks & Sweets: Syrups is worth a closer look - 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

Syrups's sodium is 4% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein0 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate9 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

A handy approach - Scan ingredient lists for phosphorus additives; sugary snacks matter even more if you also have diabetes.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Syrups safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Syrups is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (4%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Syrups rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Syrups's three minerals, Sodium is highest (71 mg, 4%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Sodium is in Syrups?

Data: 100 g of Syrups has Sodium 71 mg (4% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Syrups safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Syrups falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 63 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Syrups compare to other snacks & sweets foods?

Next to other Snacks & Sweets options, Syrups carries less Sodium at 71 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.