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Bread, chapati or roti, plain, commercially prepared

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Bread is Moderate: the highest item, Sodium, sits at 20% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus184 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium409 mg20%
Moderate
Potassium266 mg13%
Low

About this food

Bread is a common member of Grains & Starches. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Bread's sodium (20%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein11.2 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber4.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.7 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine10.1 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate9 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: 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 Bread safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Bread is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (20%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Bread rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Bread's three minerals, Sodium is highest (409 mg, 20%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Bread?

On a per-100 g basis, Bread contains Sodium 409 mg, or 20% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Bread safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Bread falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 266 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Bread compare to other grains & starches foods?

Measured against other Grains & Starches foods, Bread is less in Sodium (409 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.