Cheddar Potato Chips — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

25%

Potassium

56%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍿 Snacks Avoid

Cheddar Potato Chips

Q: Is Cheddar Potato Chips safe for people with kidney disease?

Cheddar Potato Chips is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 71.0mg phosphorus, 571.0mg sodium, and 1110.0mg 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 Cheddar Potato Chips?

A 100.0g serving of Cheddar Potato Chips contains 71mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 7% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Cheddar Potato Chips?

Per 100.0g serving, Cheddar Potato Chips provides 571mg of sodium — about 25% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Cheddar Potato Chips?

Cheddar Potato Chips contains 1110mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 56% 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

571 kcal

Protein

7.1 g

Carbs

53.6 g

Fat

35.7 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

71 mg

7% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

571 mg

25% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

1110 mg

56% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Cheddar Potato Chips 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: 1593471) · Frito-Lay Company

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheddar Potato Chips safe for people with kidney disease?

Cheddar Potato Chips is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 71.0mg phosphorus, 571.0mg sodium, and 1110.0mg 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 Cheddar Potato Chips?

A 100.0g serving of Cheddar Potato Chips contains 71mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 7% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Cheddar Potato Chips?

Per 100.0g serving, Cheddar Potato Chips provides 571mg of sodium — about 25% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Cheddar Potato Chips?

Cheddar Potato Chips contains 1110mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 56% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Cheddar Potato Chips?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Cheddar Potato Chips 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.