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CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

14%

Sodium

31%

Potassium

50%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

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Potato Chips, Classic

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

Potato Chips, Classic is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 143.0mg phosphorus, 714.0mg sodium, and 1000.0mg 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 Potato Chips, Classic?

A 100.0g serving of Potato Chips, Classic contains 143mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 14% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Potato Chips, Classic?

Per 100.0g serving, Potato Chips, Classic provides 714mg of sodium — about 31% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Potato Chips, Classic?

Potato Chips, Classic contains 1000mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 50% 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

536 kcal

Protein

3.6 g

Carbs

53.6 g

Fat

35.7 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

143 mg

14% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

714 mg

31% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

1000 mg

50% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Potato Chips, Classic 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: 2477567) · Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potato Chips, Classic safe for people with kidney disease?

Potato Chips, Classic is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 143.0mg phosphorus, 714.0mg sodium, and 1000.0mg 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 Potato Chips, Classic?

A 100.0g serving of Potato Chips, Classic contains 143mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 14% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Potato Chips, Classic?

Per 100.0g serving, Potato Chips, Classic provides 714mg of sodium — about 31% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Potato Chips, Classic?

Potato Chips, Classic contains 1000mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 50% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Potato Chips, Classic?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Potato Chips, Classic 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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