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Doughnuts, cake-type, chocolate, sugared or glazed

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
ModerateDoughnuts is rated Moderate. Of the three minerals, Phosphorus is highest at 16% of its limit - a moderate caution level.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus162 mg16%
Moderate
Sodium215 mg11%
Low
Potassium106 mg5%
Low

About this food

Doughnuts sits in the Grains & Starches group. 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

Doughnuts's phosphorus (16%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein4.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)31.9 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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 Doughnuts safe for kidney disease?

Doughnuts scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (16% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Doughnuts rated Moderate?

The reason: Phosphorus (162 mg, 16%) is the most prominent of Doughnuts's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Doughnuts?

On a per-100 g basis, Doughnuts contains Phosphorus 162 mg, or 16% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Doughnuts safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Doughnuts falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 106 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Doughnuts compare to other grains & starches foods?

Measured against other Grains & Starches foods, Doughnuts is less in Phosphorus (162 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.