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CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

20%

Sodium

42%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Crackers, Cheese

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

Crackers, Cheese 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 Crackers, Cheese?

A 100.0g serving of Crackers, Cheese 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 Crackers, Cheese?

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

Q: How much potassium is in Crackers, Cheese?

Crackers, Cheese 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

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

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

Crackers, Cheese 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)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Grains & Starches? Try these instead:

Cookie, Vanilla With Caramel, Coconut

Rice, Brown, With Other Vegetables

Long Rice Noodles, Made From Mung Beans (Cooked)

Phosphorus7 mg

Sodium5 mg

Potassium2 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crackers, Cheese safe for people with kidney disease?

Crackers, Cheese 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 Crackers, Cheese?

A 100.0g serving of Crackers, Cheese 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 Crackers, Cheese?

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

How much potassium is in Crackers, Cheese?

Crackers, Cheese 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 Crackers, Cheese?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Crackers, Cheese 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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