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Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, BERRY COLOSSAL CRUNCH

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Cereals ready-to-eat lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 32% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus75 mg8%
Low
Sodium633 mg32%
High
Potassium109 mg5%
Low

About this food

For Grains & Starches, Cereals ready-to-eat 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 ready-to-eat's sodium is the top contributor (32% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein4.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)41.7 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 ready-to-eat safe for kidney disease?

Cereals ready-to-eat scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (32% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Cereals ready-to-eat rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (633 mg, 32%) is the most prominent of Cereals ready-to-eat's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Cereals ready-to-eat?

Per 100 g, Cereals ready-to-eat contains Sodium 633 mg, which is 32% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Cereals ready-to-eat safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Cereals ready-to-eat falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 109 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Cereals ready-to-eat compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Cereals ready-to-eat has more Sodium - 633 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.