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Cake, pineapple upside-down, prepared from recipe

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Cake lands in the Moderate band: Sodium is the highest at 16%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus82 mg8%
Low
Sodium319 mg16%
Moderate
Potassium112 mg6%
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

Cake's sodium is the top contributor (16% 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

Protein3.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

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 Cake safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Cake is Moderate. Main consideration: Sodium at 16% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Cake rated Moderate?

Cake is rated Moderate because Sodium is 16% of its limit (319 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 15-25% range.

How much Sodium is in Cake?

Per 100 g, Cake contains Sodium 319 mg, which is 16% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Cake safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Cake falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 112 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Cake compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Cake has less Sodium - 319 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.