CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

20%

Sodium

42%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Cheese Crackers

Q: Is Cheese Crackers safe for people with kidney disease?

Cheese Crackers is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 200.0mg phosphorus, 973.0mg sodium, and 156.0mg 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 Cheese Crackers?

A 100.0g serving of Cheese Crackers contains 200mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 20% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Cheese Crackers?

Per 100.0g serving, Cheese Crackers provides 973mg of sodium — about 42% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Cheese Crackers?

Cheese Crackers contains 156mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 8% 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

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Calories

489 kcal

Protein

10.9 g

Carbs

59.4 g

Fat

22.7 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

200 mg

20% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

973 mg

42% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

156 mg

8% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Cheese Crackers 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 FNDDS (foodCode: 54304000)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheese Crackers safe for people with kidney disease?

Cheese Crackers is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 200.0mg phosphorus, 973.0mg sodium, and 156.0mg 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 Cheese Crackers?

A 100.0g serving of Cheese Crackers contains 200mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 20% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Cheese Crackers?

Per 100.0g serving, Cheese Crackers provides 973mg of sodium — about 42% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Cheese Crackers?

Cheese Crackers contains 156mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 8% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Cheese Crackers?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Cheese Crackers 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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