Potato Chips, Red Hot is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
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CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
14%
Sodium
34%
Potassium
54%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
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Potato Chips, Red Hot

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
536 kcal
Protein
7.1 g
Carbs
50.0 g
Fat
32.1 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
143 mg
14% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
786 mg
34% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
1070 mg
54% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Potato Chips, Red Hot 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: 1851382) · UTZ Quality Foods, LLC

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potato Chips, Red Hot safe for people with kidney disease?
Potato Chips, Red Hot is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 143.0mg phosphorus, 786.0mg sodium, and 1070.0mg 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, Red Hot?
A 100.0g serving of Potato Chips, Red Hot 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, Red Hot?
Per 100.0g serving, Potato Chips, Red Hot provides 786mg of sodium — about 34% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Potato Chips, Red Hot?
Potato Chips, Red Hot contains 1070mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 54% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Potato Chips, Red Hot?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Potato Chips, Red Hot 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