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CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

50%

Sodium

Potassium

45%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍿 Snacks Avoid

Raw Cocoa Powder

Q: Is Raw Cocoa Powder safe for people with kidney disease?

Raw Cocoa Powder is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 500.0mg phosphorus, 0.0mg sodium, and 900.0mg 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 Raw Cocoa Powder?

A 100.0g serving of Raw Cocoa Powder contains 500mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 50% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Raw Cocoa Powder?

Per 100.0g serving, Raw Cocoa Powder provides 0mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Raw Cocoa Powder?

Raw Cocoa Powder contains 900mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 45% 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

525 kcal

Protein

25.0 g

Carbs

50.0 g

Fat

25.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

500 mg

50% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

0 mg

0% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

900 mg

45% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Raw Cocoa Powder 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: 1917825) · Jordan Eyewear, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raw Cocoa Powder safe for people with kidney disease?

Raw Cocoa Powder is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 500.0mg phosphorus, 0.0mg sodium, and 900.0mg 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 Raw Cocoa Powder?

A 100.0g serving of Raw Cocoa Powder contains 500mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 50% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Raw Cocoa Powder?

Per 100.0g serving, Raw Cocoa Powder provides 0mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Raw Cocoa Powder?

Raw Cocoa Powder contains 900mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 45% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Raw Cocoa Powder?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Raw Cocoa Powder 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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