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Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, unenriched, dry

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyCereals scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Phosphorus leads at 7% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus73 mg7%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium137 mg7%
Low

About this food

How to think about Grains & Starches: Cereals 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

Cereals's phosphorus is the top contributor (7% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein8.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.6 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate63 mgModerate 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 Cereals safe for kidney disease?

Cereals is rated Kidney-friendly: Phosphorus is 7% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Cereals rated Kidney-friendly?

Cereals's Phosphorus content (73 mg) equals 7% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Cereals?

Per 100 g, Cereals contains Phosphorus 73 mg, which is 7% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Cereals safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Cereals falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 137 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Cereals compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Cereals has less Phosphorus - 73 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.