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Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Cake lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Potassium is highest at 8%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus52 mg5%
Low
Sodium101 mg5%
Low
Potassium153 mg8%
Low

About this food

For Grains & Starches, Cake 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

The most striking number here is potassium (8%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Cake.

Other nutrients

Protein2.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)27.4 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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 Cake safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Cake falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Potassium (8%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Cake rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 153 mg, 8% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Cake is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Potassium is in Cake?

Data: 100 g of Cake has Potassium 153 mg (8% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Cake safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Cake falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 153 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Cake compare to other grains & starches foods?

Next to other Grains & Starches options, Cake carries less Potassium at 153 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.