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Cereals ready-to-eat, POST SELECTS Maple Pecan Crunch

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
LimitCereals ready-to-eat's Phosphorus takes up 26% of the daily limit, earning a Limit rating - an occasional, small portion only.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus259 mg26%
High
Sodium239 mg12%
Low
Potassium274 mg14%
Low

About this food

How to think about Grains & Starches: Cereals ready-to-eat is worth a closer look - 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.

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

Protein8.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber7.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)22.5 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Cereals ready-to-eat is Limit, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (26%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Cereals ready-to-eat rated Limit?

Simply put: among Cereals ready-to-eat's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (259 mg, 26%), and by the tier rule (25-30%) the result is Limit.

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

Per 100 g, Cereals ready-to-eat contains Phosphorus 259 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 falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 274 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 - 259 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.