Search Foods
Home › Dark Chocolate › Dark Chocolate and CKD: Potassium Data per 100 g

Dark Chocolate and CKD: Potassium Data per 100 g

Higher risk Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits

Short answer: Dark Chocolate contains 715 mg of Potassium per 100 g, which is 36% of the daily limit. Against the 2,000 mg daily allowance, this is a High contribution.

About Dark Chocolate

How to think about Snacks & Sweets: Dark Chocolate 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

Dark Chocolate's potassium is the top contributor (36% of its limit), so its potassium density deserves attention. In CKD stage 3-4 the kidneys clear potassium less well - control portions, and peeling, slicing or boiling can help.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g

Phosphorus308 mg31%
High
Sodium20 mg1%
Low
Potassium715 mg36%
High

Practical tips

Practical tip: Scan ingredient lists for phosphorus additives; sugary snacks matter even more if you also have diabetes.

See the full Dark Chocolate food page →

Related questions

Is dark chocolate high in phosphorus?

Per 100 g, Dark Chocolate contains 308 mg of Phosphorus, which is 31% of the daily limit for CKD stage 3-4.