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Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, GRAPE-NUTS Flakes

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
LimitUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Cereals ready-to-eat falls in the Limit tier - Phosphorus (28%) is the main driver.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus280 mg28%
High
Sodium470 mg24%
Moderate
Potassium336 mg17%
Moderate

About this food

About Cereals ready-to-eat: 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. As a Grains & Starches item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Cereals ready-to-eat's phosphorus is the top contributor (28% 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

Protein9.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber10.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)15.2 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Cereals ready-to-eat is Limit - Phosphorus (28%) 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 Phosphorus is 280 mg, 28% of the daily limit, judged as Limit per the 25-30% tier.

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

Per 100 g, Cereals ready-to-eat contains Phosphorus 280 mg, which is 28% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

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

On a low-potassium diet, Cereals ready-to-eat exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 336 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 Phosphorus - 280 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.