White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

36%

Sodium

45%

Potassium

18%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍿 Snacks Avoid

White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn

Q: Is White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn safe for people with kidney disease?

White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn 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.

Q: How much phosphorus is in White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn?

A 100.0g serving of White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn contains 357mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 36% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn?

Per 100.0g serving, White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn provides 1040mg of sodium — about 45% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn?

White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn 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.

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram

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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

Sodium Learn more →

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

White Cheddar Cheese 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 Branded (fdc_id: 1481931) · Frito-Lay Company

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn safe for people with kidney disease?

White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn 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 White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn?

A 100.0g serving of White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn 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 White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn?

Per 100.0g serving, White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn provides 1040mg of sodium — about 45% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn?

White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn 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 White Cheddar Cheese Popcorn?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given White Cheddar Cheese 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.

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