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CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

100%

Sodium

22%

Potassium

25%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍿 Snacks Avoid

Sunflower Kernels, Ranch

Q: Is Sunflower Kernels, Ranch safe for people with kidney disease?

Sunflower Kernels, Ranch is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 1170.0mg phosphorus, 500.0mg sodium, and 500.0mg 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 Sunflower Kernels, Ranch?

A 100.0g serving of Sunflower Kernels, Ranch contains 1170mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 100% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Sunflower Kernels, Ranch?

Per 100.0g serving, Sunflower Kernels, Ranch provides 500mg of sodium — about 22% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Sunflower Kernels, Ranch?

Sunflower Kernels, Ranch contains 500mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 25% 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

633 kcal

Protein

20.0 g

Carbs

23.3 g

Fat

50.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

1170 mg

100% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

500 mg

22% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

500 mg

25% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Sunflower Kernels, Ranch 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: 2073757) · Bay Valley Foods, LLC

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Phosphorus38 mg

Sodium25 mg

Potassium104 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunflower Kernels, Ranch safe for people with kidney disease?

Sunflower Kernels, Ranch is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 1170.0mg phosphorus, 500.0mg sodium, and 500.0mg 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 Sunflower Kernels, Ranch?

A 100.0g serving of Sunflower Kernels, Ranch contains 1170mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 100% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Sunflower Kernels, Ranch?

Per 100.0g serving, Sunflower Kernels, Ranch provides 500mg of sodium — about 22% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Sunflower Kernels, Ranch?

Sunflower Kernels, Ranch contains 500mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 25% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Sunflower Kernels, Ranch?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Sunflower Kernels, Ranch 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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