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Bread, stuffing, cornbread, dry mix, prepared

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
LimitBread's Sodium takes up 26% of the daily limit, earning a Limit rating - an occasional, small portion only.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus34 mg3%
Low
Sodium526 mg26%
High
Potassium62 mg3%
Low

About this food

How to think about Grains & Starches: Bread is worth a closer look - 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 (26% 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

Protein2.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of 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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Bread is Limit. Main consideration: Sodium at 26% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Bread rated Limit?

Bread is rated Limit because Sodium is 26% of its limit (526 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 25-30% range.

How much Sodium is in Bread?

Per 100 g, Bread contains Sodium 526 mg, which is 26% 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 62 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 - 526 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.