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Cereals ready-to-eat, POST, HONEY BUNCHES OF OATS, pecan bunches

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Cereals ready-to-eat is Moderate: the highest item, Sodium, sits at 24% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus140 mg14%
Low
Sodium483 mg24%
Moderate
Potassium177 mg9%
Low

About this food

Cereals ready-to-eat is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Cereals ready-to-eat's sodium (24%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein7 gNot part of rating
Fiber5.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)21.9 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?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Cereals ready-to-eat is rated Moderate - Sodium is the highest contributor at 24% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Cereals ready-to-eat rated Moderate?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Cereals ready-to-eat's Sodium is highest (483 mg, 24% of daily limit), falling in the 15-25% band - hence the Moderate rating.

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

On a per-100 g basis, Cereals ready-to-eat contains Sodium 483 mg, or 24% 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 177 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 (483 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.