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Cereals, MALT-O-MEAL, Farina Hot Wheat Cereal, dry

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Cereals is rated Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus is the highest at 11% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus109 mg11%
Low
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium93 mg5%
Low

About this food

Cereals belongs to the Grains & Starches category. 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 (11% 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

Protein10.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber2.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.7 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 scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (11% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Cereals rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Phosphorus (109 mg, 11%) is the most prominent of Cereals's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Cereals?

Per 100 g, Cereals contains Phosphorus 109 mg, which is 11% 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 93 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 - 109 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.