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CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

25%

Potassium

60%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍿 Snacks Avoid

Potato Chips Ruffels

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

Potato Chips Ruffels is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 71.0mg phosphorus, 565.0mg 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 Ruffels?

A 100.0g serving of Potato Chips Ruffels contains 71mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 7% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Potato Chips Ruffels?

Per 100.0g serving, Potato Chips Ruffels provides 565mg of sodium — about 25% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Potato Chips Ruffels?

Potato Chips Ruffels 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

565 kcal

Protein

7.1 g

Carbs

53.0 g

Fat

35.3 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

71 mg

7% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

565 mg

25% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

1200 mg

60% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Potato Chips Ruffels 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: 1522577) · Frito-Lay Company

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Phosphorus5 mg

Sodium86 mg

Potassium2 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Potato Chips Ruffels safe for people with kidney disease?

Potato Chips Ruffels is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 71.0mg phosphorus, 565.0mg 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 Ruffels?

A 100.0g serving of Potato Chips Ruffels 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 Potato Chips Ruffels?

Per 100.0g serving, Potato Chips Ruffels provides 565mg of sodium — about 25% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Potato Chips Ruffels?

Potato Chips Ruffels 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 Ruffels?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Potato Chips Ruffels 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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