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Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, 1 minute cook time, cooked with water, stove-top, without salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyCereals is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Phosphorus is highest (3%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus27 mg3%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium23 mg1%
Low

About this food

Cereals 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

Cereals's phosphorus (3%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein1.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.1 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

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 Cereals safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Cereals is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (3%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Cereals rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Cereals's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (27 mg, 3%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Cereals?

On a per-100 g basis, Cereals contains Phosphorus 27 mg, or 3% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Cereals safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Cereals falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 23 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Cereals compare to other grains & starches foods?

Measured against other Grains & Starches foods, Cereals is less in Phosphorus (27 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.