Salted Nuts

Potassium: HigherPhosphorus: HigherSodium: Higher

The bottom line

A triple high: an ounce of nuts is already higher-potassium and higher-phosphorus before the salt is added.

A healthier swap

A smaller handful of unsalted nuts if your team allows, or unsalted popcorn for the snack ritual at a fraction of the minerals.

Understand the nutrients

Frequently asked questions

Are unsalted nuts fine then?

They fix only the sodium. The potassium and phosphorus are in the nut itself, so portion remains the control — an ounce, not the bag.

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.