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Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
ModerateCake is rated Moderate. Of the three minerals, Sodium is highest at 16% of its limit - a moderate caution level.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus138 mg14%
Low
Sodium310 mg16%
Moderate
Potassium187 mg9%
Low

About this food

Cake sits in the Grains & Starches group. 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 (16%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein3.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)39.2 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

Worth remembering: 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?

Cake scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (16% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Cake rated Moderate?

The reason: Sodium (310 mg, 16%) is the most prominent of Cake's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Cake?

On a per-100 g basis, Cake contains Sodium 310 mg, or 16% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Cake safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Cake falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 187 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Cake compare to other grains & starches foods?

Measured against other Grains & Starches foods, Cake is less in Sodium (310 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.