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Bread, rye, toasted

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Bread lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 33% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus138 mg14%
Low
Sodium664 mg33%
High
Potassium183 mg9%
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

Bread's sodium is the top contributor (33% 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

Protein9.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber6.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.2 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

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 Bread safe for kidney disease?

Bread scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (33% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Bread rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (664 mg, 33%) 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 contains Sodium 664 mg, which is 33% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Bread safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Bread falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 183 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Bread compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Bread has more Sodium - 664 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.