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Bread, pita, white, unenriched

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
LimitBread is rated Limit. Sodium is 27% of its limit, near the caution line - control single portions.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus97 mg10%
Low
Sodium536 mg27%
High
Potassium120 mg6%
Low

About this food

Bread sits in the Grains & Starches group. 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

Bread's sodium (27%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein9.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Bread is Limit - Sodium (27%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Bread rated Limit?

Rating basis: Bread's Sodium is 536 mg, 27% of the daily limit, judged as Limit per the 25-30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Bread?

On a per-100 g basis, Bread contains Sodium 536 mg, or 27% 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 120 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 more in Sodium (536 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.