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Bread, salvadoran sweet cheese (quesadilla salvadorena)

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
LimitFrom a daily-limit view, Bread lands in the Limit band: Sodium is highest at 26% - limit your intake.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus200 mg20%
Moderate
Sodium510 mg26%
High
Potassium350 mg18%
Moderate

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 26% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein7.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)24.9 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

A handy approach - 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Bread falls in the Limit tier, with Sodium (26%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Bread rated Limit?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 510 mg, 26% of the limit, in the 25-30% band - so Bread is rated Limit.

How much Sodium is in Bread?

Data: 100 g of Bread has Sodium 510 mg (26% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Bread safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Bread exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 350 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Bread compare to other grains & starches foods?

Next to other Grains & Starches options, Bread carries more Sodium at 510 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.