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Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, with cinnamon and spice, prepared with water

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Cereals lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Phosphorus is highest at 8%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus80 mg8%
Low
Sodium111 mg6%
Low
Potassium71 mg4%
Low

About this food

For Grains & Starches, Cereals is a typical example. 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 (8% 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

Protein2.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)6.3 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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Cereals is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Phosphorus at 8% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Cereals rated Kidney-friendly?

Cereals is rated Kidney-friendly because Phosphorus is 8% of its limit (80 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Phosphorus is in Cereals?

Per 100 g, Cereals contains Phosphorus 80 mg, which is 8% 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 71 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 - 80 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.