Pretzels

Pretzels is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 128.0mg phosphorus, 1120.0mg sodium, and 223.0mg 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 Pretzels contains 128mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 13% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Per 100.0g serving, Pretzels provides 1120mg of sodium — about 49% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Pretzels contains 223mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 11% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Pretzels 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.