Cacao Powder

Cacao Powder is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 613.0mg phosphorus, 0.0mg sodium, and 2250.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

A 100.0g serving of Cacao Powder contains 613mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 61% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Per 100.0g serving, Cacao Powder provides 0mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Cacao Powder contains 2250mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 100% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Cacao Powder 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.