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Cereals, CREAM OF WHEAT, instant, dry

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
LimitMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Cereals is Limit: Sodium hits 29% of its limit, close to the warning band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus103 mg10%
Low
Sodium571 mg29%
High
Potassium115 mg6%
Low

About this food

Cereals is a common member of Grains & Starches. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Cereals's sodium (29%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein10.6 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber3.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.4 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Cereals is Limit - Sodium (29%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Cereals rated Limit?

Rating basis: Cereals's Sodium is 571 mg, 29% of the daily limit, judged as Limit per the 25-30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Cereals?

On a per-100 g basis, Cereals contains Sodium 571 mg, or 29% of the 2,000 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 115 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 more in Sodium (571 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.