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CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

15%

Sodium

23%

Potassium

60%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥦 Vegetables Avoid

Potato Chips, Plain

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

Potato Chips, Plain is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 153.0mg phosphorus, 527.0mg sodium, and 1200.0mg 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, Plain?

A 100.0g serving of Potato Chips, Plain contains 153mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 15% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

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

Per 100.0g serving, Potato Chips, Plain provides 527mg of sodium — about 23% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

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

Potato Chips, Plain contains 1200mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 60% 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

532 kcal

Protein

6.4 g

Carbs

53.8 g

Fat

34.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

153 mg

15% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

527 mg

23% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

1200 mg

60% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Potato Chips, Plain 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: 71200100)

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Phosphorus26 mg

Sodium169 mg

Potassium243 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Potato Chips, Plain is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 153.0mg phosphorus, 527.0mg sodium, and 1200.0mg 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, Plain?

A 100.0g serving of Potato Chips, Plain contains 153mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 15% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Potato Chips, Plain?

Per 100.0g serving, Potato Chips, Plain provides 527mg of sodium — about 23% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Potato Chips, Plain?

Potato Chips, Plain contains 1200mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 60% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Potato Chips, Plain?

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