Dark Chocolate and CKD: Potassium, Phosphorus & Sodium Reference
Looking at the minerals alone, Dark Chocolate rates Higher risk. On a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Dark Chocolate's Higher risk rating is driven by Potassium (36%), above the 30% band.
About Dark Chocolate
Dark Chocolate (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 is the same lens used for similar items.
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
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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