Microwave Cheese Flavored Popcorn — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

25%

Sodium

40%

Potassium

12%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Microwave Cheese Flavored Popcorn

Q: Is Microwave Cheese Flavored Popcorn safe for people with kidney disease?

Microwave Cheese Flavored Popcorn is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 252.0mg phosphorus, 916.0mg sodium, and 231.0mg 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 potassium is in Microwave Cheese Flavored Popcorn?

Microwave Cheese Flavored Popcorn contains 231mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 12% 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

516 kcal

Protein

9.1 g

Carbs

54.8 g

Fat

30.4 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

252 mg

25% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

916 mg

40% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

231 mg

12% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Microwave Cheese Flavored Popcorn 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: 54403058)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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

Organic White Jasmine Rice

Instant Fruit Flavored Oatmeal

Phosphorus77 mg

Sodium131 mg

Potassium96 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Microwave Cheese Flavored Popcorn safe for people with kidney disease?

Microwave Cheese Flavored Popcorn is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 252.0mg phosphorus, 916.0mg sodium, and 231.0mg 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 Microwave Cheese Flavored Popcorn?

A 100.0g serving of Microwave Cheese Flavored Popcorn contains 252mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 25% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Microwave Cheese Flavored Popcorn?

Per 100.0g serving, Microwave Cheese Flavored Popcorn provides 916mg of sodium — about 40% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Microwave Cheese Flavored Popcorn?

Microwave Cheese Flavored Popcorn contains 231mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 12% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Microwave Cheese Flavored Popcorn?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Microwave Cheese Flavored Popcorn 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.