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Cereals, oats, regular and quick and instant, unenriched, cooked with water (includes boiling and microwaving), with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyCereals is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Phosphorus is highest (8%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus77 mg8%
Low
Sodium71 mg4%
Low
Potassium70 mg4%
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 (8%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein2.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.3 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

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?

Cereals is rated Kidney-friendly: Phosphorus is 8% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Cereals rated Kidney-friendly?

Cereals's Phosphorus content (77 mg) equals 8% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Cereals?

On a per-100 g basis, Cereals contains Phosphorus 77 mg, or 8% 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 70 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 (77 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.