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Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, refrigerated dough, higher fat

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Biscuits lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 49% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus470 mg47%
High
Sodium977 mg49%
High
Potassium162 mg8%
Low

About this food

For Grains & Starches, Biscuits 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

Biscuits's sodium is the top contributor (49% 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

Protein6.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)7.4 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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 Biscuits safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Biscuits is Higher risk. Main consideration: Sodium at 49% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Biscuits rated Higher risk?

Biscuits is rated Higher risk because Sodium is 49% of its limit (977 mg) - the only mineral reaching the >30% range.

How much Sodium is in Biscuits?

Per 100 g, Biscuits contains Sodium 977 mg, which is 49% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Biscuits safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Biscuits falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 162 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Biscuits compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Biscuits has more Sodium - 977 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.