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Bread, Italian

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Bread lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 31% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus95 mg10%
Low
Sodium618 mg31%
High
Potassium124 mg6%
Low

About this food

For Grains & Starches, Bread 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

From the sodium angle (31%), Bread must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

Other nutrients

Protein9.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.7 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

A common practice is: 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?

Bread scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (31% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Bread rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (618 mg, 31%) is the most prominent of Bread's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Bread?

Per 100 g, Bread provides Sodium 618 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (31%).

Is Bread safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Bread falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 124 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Bread compare to other grains & starches foods?

Within Grains & Starches, Bread ranks more on Sodium (618 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.