Ready-to-eat Cheese Flavored Popcorn — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

36%

Sodium

39%

Potassium

13%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Ready-to-eat Cheese Flavored Popcorn

Q: Is Ready-to-eat Cheese Flavored Popcorn safe for people with kidney disease?

Ready-to-eat Cheese Flavored Popcorn is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 361.0mg phosphorus, 889.0mg sodium, and 261.0mg 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 potassium is in Ready-to-eat Cheese Flavored Popcorn?

Ready-to-eat Cheese Flavored Popcorn contains 261mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 13% 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

526 kcal

Protein

9.3 g

Carbs

51.6 g

Fat

33.2 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

361 mg

36% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

889 mg

39% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

261 mg

13% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Ready-to-eat Cheese Flavored Popcorn 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: 54403087)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Grains & Starches? Try these instead:

Multigrain Ready-to-eat ,Toddler Cereal

Meatless School Lunch Pasta With Sauce

With Cheese No Added Fat Grits

Phosphorus64 mg

Sodium134 mg

Potassium27 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ready-to-eat Cheese Flavored Popcorn safe for people with kidney disease?

Ready-to-eat Cheese Flavored Popcorn is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 361.0mg phosphorus, 889.0mg sodium, and 261.0mg 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 Ready-to-eat Cheese Flavored Popcorn?

A 100.0g serving of Ready-to-eat Cheese Flavored Popcorn contains 361mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 36% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Ready-to-eat Cheese Flavored Popcorn?

Per 100.0g serving, Ready-to-eat Cheese Flavored Popcorn provides 889mg of sodium — about 39% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Ready-to-eat Cheese Flavored Popcorn?

Ready-to-eat Cheese Flavored Popcorn contains 261mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 13% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Ready-to-eat Cheese Flavored Popcorn?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Ready-to-eat Cheese Flavored Popcorn 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.