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Bagels, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate(includes onion, poppy, sesame)

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
LimitFrom a daily-limit view, Bagels lands in the Limit band: Sodium is highest at 27% - limit your intake.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus96 mg10%
Low
Sodium534 mg27%
High
Potassium101 mg5%
Low

About this food

For Grains & Starches, Bagels is a typical example. Grains and starches are usually relatively low in potassium and phosphorus, making them a sensible base for a CKD diet. Watch whole-grain and some processed grain products, which can carry more phosphorus.

Nutrient insight

Bagels's sodium is the top contributor (27% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein10.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber2.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine2.5 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate1 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Practical tip: Use refined grains as the base and treat whole grains by portion, since they carry more phosphorus.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bagels safe for kidney disease?

Bagels is rated Limit: Sodium is 27% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Bagels rated Limit?

Bagels's Sodium content (534 mg) equals 27% of the limit, sitting in the 25-30% band - that is why it rates Limit.

How much Sodium is in Bagels?

Per 100 g, Bagels contains Sodium 534 mg, which is 27% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Bagels safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Bagels falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 101 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Bagels compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Bagels has more Sodium - 534 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.