Smartfood, Popcorn, White Cheddar Cheese 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
36%
Sodium
45%
Potassium
18%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🍿 Snacks Avoid

Smartfood, Popcorn, White Cheddar Cheese

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
571 kcal
Protein
10.7 g
Carbs
50.0 g
Fat
35.7 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
357 mg
36% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
1040 mg
45% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
357 mg
18% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Smartfood, Popcorn, White Cheddar Cheese 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: 1531134) · Frito-Lay Company

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Smartfood, Popcorn, White Cheddar Cheese safe for people with kidney disease?
Smartfood, Popcorn, White Cheddar Cheese is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 357.0mg phosphorus, 1040.0mg sodium, and 357.0mg 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 Smartfood, Popcorn, White Cheddar Cheese?
A 100.0g serving of Smartfood, Popcorn, White Cheddar Cheese contains 357mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 36% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Smartfood, Popcorn, White Cheddar Cheese?
Per 100.0g serving, Smartfood, Popcorn, White Cheddar Cheese provides 1040mg of sodium — about 45% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Smartfood, Popcorn, White Cheddar Cheese?
Smartfood, Popcorn, White Cheddar Cheese contains 357mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 18% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Smartfood, Popcorn, White Cheddar Cheese?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Smartfood, Popcorn, White Cheddar Cheese 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