Chocolate and CKD: Potassium, Phosphorus & Sodium Reference
The rating for Chocolate is Higher risk under CKD stage 3-4 limits. Chocolate is rated Higher risk. Potassium is 36% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.
About Chocolate
Chocolate 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
Potassium is the highest of the three at 36%. With reduced kidney function, blood potassium can rise, so spread high-potassium foods across the day rather than in one large serving.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g
Phosphorus308 mg31%High
Sodium20 mg1%Low
Potassium715 mg36%High
Practical tips
How to eat it more safely: Scan ingredient lists for phosphorus additives; sugary snacks matter even more if you also have diabetes.
See the full Chocolate food page →Lower-risk alternatives
PectinK 0 / P 0 mg
SweetenersK 0 / P 0 mg
GumsK 0 / P 0 mg