Lay's Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips 9.5 Ounce Bag is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Lay's Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips 9.5 Ounce Bag — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
7%
Sodium
26%
Potassium
57%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
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Lay's Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips 9.5 Ounce Bag

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
607 mg
26% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
1140 mg
57% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Lay's Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips 9.5 Ounce Bag 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: 1458595) · Pepsico Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lay's Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips 9.5 Ounce Bag safe for people with kidney disease?
Lay's Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips 9.5 Ounce Bag is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 71.0mg phosphorus, 607.0mg sodium, and 1140.0mg 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 Lay's Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips 9.5 Ounce Bag?
A 100.0g serving of Lay's Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips 9.5 Ounce Bag 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 Lay's Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips 9.5 Ounce Bag?
Per 100.0g serving, Lay's Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips 9.5 Ounce Bag provides 607mg of sodium — about 26% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Lay's Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips 9.5 Ounce Bag?
Lay's Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips 9.5 Ounce Bag contains 1140mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 57% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Lay's Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips 9.5 Ounce Bag?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Lay's Cheddar & Sour Cream Flavored Potato Chips 9.5 Ounce Bag 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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Last updated: April 18, 2026 · Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines