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Doughnuts, cake-type, plain, sugared or glazed

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
ModerateDoughnuts receives a Moderate rating. Sodium leads the three minerals at 20% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus117 mg12%
Low
Sodium402 mg20%
Moderate
Potassium102 mg5%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Grains & Starches deserve attention: Doughnuts - 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 sodium (20%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein5.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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 Sodium (20% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Doughnuts rated Moderate?

The reason: Sodium (402 mg, 20%) is the most prominent of Doughnuts's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Doughnuts?

On a per-100 g basis, Doughnuts contains Sodium 402 mg, or 20% of the 2,000 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 102 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 Sodium (402 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.