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Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Bread is Moderate: the highest item, Phosphorus, sits at 16% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus158 mg16%
Moderate
Sodium298 mg15%
Low
Potassium196 mg10%
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 phosphorus (16%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein7.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber9.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.9 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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Bread is rated Moderate - Phosphorus is the highest contributor at 16% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Bread rated Moderate?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Bread's Phosphorus is highest (158 mg, 16% of daily limit), falling in the 15-25% band - hence the Moderate rating.

How much Phosphorus is in Bread?

On a per-100 g basis, Bread contains Phosphorus 158 mg, or 16% of the 1,000 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 196 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 Phosphorus (158 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.