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CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

61%

Sodium

Potassium

100%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍿 Snacks Avoid

Cacao Powder

Q: Is Cacao Powder safe for people with kidney disease?

Cacao Powder is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 613.0mg phosphorus, 0.0mg sodium, and 2250.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Cacao Powder?

A 100.0g serving of Cacao Powder contains 613mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 61% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Cacao Powder?

Per 100.0g serving, Cacao Powder provides 0mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Cacao Powder?

Cacao Powder contains 2250mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 100% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

Calories

467 kcal

Protein

20.0 g

Carbs

53.3 g

Fat

20.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

613 mg

61% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

0 mg

0% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

2250 mg

100% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Cacao Powder contains levels that significantly exceed CKD-friendly thresholds. Avoid this food regularly. If you must eat it (e.g., on a special occasion), keep portions tiny and adjust the rest of your day accordingly.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Source & Notes

USDA Branded (fdc_id: 2477766) · PharmaCare US, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cacao Powder safe for people with kidney disease?

Cacao Powder is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 613.0mg phosphorus, 0.0mg sodium, and 2250.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in Cacao Powder?

A 100.0g serving of Cacao Powder contains 613mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 61% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Cacao Powder?

Per 100.0g serving, Cacao Powder provides 0mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Cacao Powder?

Cacao Powder contains 2250mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 100% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Cacao Powder?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Cacao Powder is rated Avoid (Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.

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