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Bread, white, prepared from recipe, made with low fat (2%) milk

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Bread lands in the Moderate band: Sodium is the highest at 18%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus115 mg12%
Low
Sodium359 mg18%
Moderate
Potassium146 mg7%
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 18% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein7.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber2 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

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?

Bread scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (18% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Bread rated Moderate?

The reason: Sodium (359 mg, 18%) is the most prominent of Bread's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Bread?

Data: 100 g of Bread has Sodium 359 mg (18% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Bread safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Bread falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 146 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 less Sodium at 359 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.