Sunshine Cheez-it Original 42oz — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

33%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

Snacks Avoid

Sunshine Cheez-it Original 42oz

Q: Is Sunshine Cheez-it Original 42oz safe for people with kidney disease?

Sunshine Cheez-it Original 42oz is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 80.0mg phosphorus, 766.0mg sodium, and 111.0mg 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 Original 42oz?

Sunshine Cheez-it Original 42oz contains 111mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 6% 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

511 kcal

Protein

11.5 g

Carbs

57.0 g

Fat

26.4 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

80 mg

8% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

766 mg

33% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

111 mg

6% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: หลีกเลี่ยง for CKD

Sunshine Cheez-it Original 42oz 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: 752998) · Kellogg Company US

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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Phosphorus62 mg

Sodium192 mg

Potassium100 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunshine Cheez-it Original 42oz safe for people with kidney disease?

Sunshine Cheez-it Original 42oz is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 80.0mg phosphorus, 766.0mg sodium, and 111.0mg 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 Original 42oz?

A 100.0g serving of Sunshine Cheez-it Original 42oz contains 80mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 8% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Sunshine Cheez-it Original 42oz?

Per 100.0g serving, Sunshine Cheez-it Original 42oz provides 766mg of sodium — about 33% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Sunshine Cheez-it Original 42oz?

Sunshine Cheez-it Original 42oz contains 111mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 6% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Sunshine Cheez-it Original 42oz?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Sunshine Cheez-it Original 42oz 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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