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CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

21%

Sodium

42%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍿 Snacks Avoid

Sunshine Cheez-it Cheddar 26.6oz

Q: Is Sunshine Cheez-it Cheddar 26.6oz safe for people with kidney disease?

Sunshine Cheez-it Cheddar 26.6oz is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 208.0mg phosphorus, 975.0mg sodium, and 57.0mg 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 Sunshine Cheez-it Cheddar 26.6oz?

Sunshine Cheez-it Cheddar 26.6oz contains 57mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 3% 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

492 kcal

Protein

10.1 g

Carbs

57.5 g

Fat

25.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

208 mg

21% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

975 mg

42% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

57 mg

3% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Sunshine Cheez-it Cheddar 26.6oz 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: 751168) · Kellogg Company US

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunshine Cheez-it Cheddar 26.6oz safe for people with kidney disease?

Sunshine Cheez-it Cheddar 26.6oz is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 208.0mg phosphorus, 975.0mg sodium, and 57.0mg 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 Sunshine Cheez-it Cheddar 26.6oz?

A 100.0g serving of Sunshine Cheez-it Cheddar 26.6oz contains 208mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 21% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Sunshine Cheez-it Cheddar 26.6oz?

Per 100.0g serving, Sunshine Cheez-it Cheddar 26.6oz provides 975mg of sodium — about 42% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Sunshine Cheez-it Cheddar 26.6oz?

Sunshine Cheez-it Cheddar 26.6oz contains 57mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 3% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Sunshine Cheez-it Cheddar 26.6oz?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Sunshine Cheez-it Cheddar 26.6oz 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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