Ready-to-eat Popcorn — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

25%

Sodium

33%

Potassium

11%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Ready-to-eat Popcorn

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

Ready-to-eat Popcorn is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 246.0mg phosphorus, 764.0mg sodium, and 226.0mg 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 Ready-to-eat Popcorn?

A 100.0g serving of Ready-to-eat Popcorn contains 246mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 25% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Ready-to-eat Popcorn?

Per 100.0g serving, Ready-to-eat Popcorn provides 764mg of sodium — about 33% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Ready-to-eat Popcorn?

Ready-to-eat Popcorn contains 226mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 11% 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

530 kcal

Protein

8.9 g

Carbs

53.4 g

Fat

32.5 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

246 mg

25% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

764 mg

33% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

226 mg

11% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Ready-to-eat 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: 54403080)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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

Brown With Carrots And Dark Green Vegetables Rice

Gluten Free Baking Flour Blend

Phosphorus133 mg

Sodium33 mg

Potassium167 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Ready-to-eat Popcorn is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 246.0mg phosphorus, 764.0mg sodium, and 226.0mg 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 Popcorn?

A 100.0g serving of Ready-to-eat Popcorn contains 246mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 25% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

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

Per 100.0g serving, Ready-to-eat Popcorn provides 764mg of sodium — about 33% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

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

Ready-to-eat Popcorn contains 226mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 11% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Ready-to-eat Popcorn?

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