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Cereals ready-to-eat, MALT-O-MEAL, COCO-ROOS

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
ModerateOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Cereals ready-to-eat's Moderate rating is led by Sodium (18%), placing it in the 15-25% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus72 mg7%
Low
Sodium350 mg18%
Moderate
Potassium201 mg10%
Low

About this food

Cereals ready-to-eat (Grains & Starches). 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. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Cereals ready-to-eat's sodium (18%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein3.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)48.1 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 ready-to-eat safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Cereals ready-to-eat is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (18%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Cereals ready-to-eat rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Cereals ready-to-eat's three minerals, Sodium is highest (350 mg, 18%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

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

On a per-100 g basis, Cereals ready-to-eat contains Sodium 350 mg, or 18% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

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

For a potassium-watching diet, Cereals ready-to-eat falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 201 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

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

Measured against other Grains & Starches foods, Cereals ready-to-eat is less in Sodium (350 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.