Potato Chips (Crisps)

Potassium: HigherPhosphorus: LowerSodium: Higher

The bottom line

Potato plus salt: high potassium and high sodium arrive together in the snack aisle's most concentrated form.

A healthier swap

Unsalted popcorn or unsalted rice cakes with a herby dip deliver crunch without the double hit.

Understand the nutrients

Frequently asked questions

Are 'reduced fat' chips better?

Lower fat does not touch potassium or sodium. Some low-fat and low-salt crisp products quietly add potassium chloride for flavour — check the ingredients.

These pages are general education about eating with kidney disease, dialysis or a kidney transplant. They are not medical advice and do not replace your own care plan. Kidney diets are individual: what is right for you depends on your stage, your blood tests, your medicines and your other conditions. Always talk to your care team or renal dietitian before changing what you eat, and never stop or change a medicine because of something you read here.