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Cereals, farina, enriched, cooked with water, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyCereals is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Sodium is highest (6%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus37 mg4%
Low
Sodium126 mg6%
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 sodium (6%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein1.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.8 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 Kidney-friendly - Sodium (6%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Cereals rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Cereals's Sodium is 126 mg, 6% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Sodium is in Cereals?

On a per-100 g basis, Cereals contains Sodium 126 mg, or 6% 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 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 Sodium (126 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.