Sunshine Cheez-it Crackers Cheese 9oz — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

14%

Sodium

37%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍿 Snacks Avoid

Sunshine Cheez-it Crackers Cheese 9oz

Q: Is Sunshine Cheez-it Crackers Cheese 9oz safe for people with kidney disease?

Sunshine Cheez-it Crackers Cheese 9oz is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 136.0mg phosphorus, 858.0mg sodium, and 138.0mg 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 Crackers Cheese 9oz?

Sunshine Cheez-it Crackers Cheese 9oz contains 138mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 7% 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

488 kcal

Protein

8.8 g

Carbs

60.4 g

Fat

24.1 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

136 mg

14% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

858 mg

37% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

138 mg

7% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Sunshine Cheez-it Crackers Cheese 9oz 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: 760146) · Kellogg Company US

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunshine Cheez-it Crackers Cheese 9oz safe for people with kidney disease?

Sunshine Cheez-it Crackers Cheese 9oz is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 136.0mg phosphorus, 858.0mg sodium, and 138.0mg 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 Crackers Cheese 9oz?

A 100.0g serving of Sunshine Cheez-it Crackers Cheese 9oz contains 136mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 14% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Sunshine Cheez-it Crackers Cheese 9oz?

Per 100.0g serving, Sunshine Cheez-it Crackers Cheese 9oz provides 858mg of sodium — about 37% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Sunshine Cheez-it Crackers Cheese 9oz?

Sunshine Cheez-it Crackers Cheese 9oz contains 138mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 7% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Sunshine Cheez-it Crackers Cheese 9oz?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Sunshine Cheez-it Crackers Cheese 9oz 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.