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Cereals ready-to-eat, POST GREAT GRAINS Cranberry Almond Crunch

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
LimitUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Cereals ready-to-eat falls in the Limit tier - Phosphorus (26%) is the main driver.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus255 mg26%
High
Sodium214 mg11%
Low
Potassium308 mg15%
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 (26% 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

Protein8.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber11.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)25.5 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 Limit on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (26% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Cereals ready-to-eat rated Limit?

The reason: Phosphorus (255 mg, 26%) is the most prominent of Cereals ready-to-eat's three minerals, at the 25-30% level, which maps to Limit.

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

Per 100 g, Cereals ready-to-eat contains Phosphorus 255 mg, which is 26% 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 308 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 - 255 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.