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Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, FRUITY PEBBLES

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
LimitOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Cereals ready-to-eat's Limit rating is driven by Sodium (27%), in the 25-30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus71 mg7%
Low
Sodium531 mg27%
High
Potassium72 mg4%
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 (27%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein4.6 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)34.3 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 ready-to-eat safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Cereals ready-to-eat is Limit - Sodium (27%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Cereals ready-to-eat rated Limit?

Rating basis: Cereals ready-to-eat's Sodium is 531 mg, 27% of the daily limit, judged as Limit per the 25-30% tier.

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

On a per-100 g basis, Cereals ready-to-eat contains Sodium 531 mg, or 27% 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 72 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 more in Sodium (531 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.