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Infant formula, GERBER, GOOD START, PROTECT PLUS, powder

Per 100 g edible portion
Prepared Foods
LimitFrom a daily-limit view, Infant formula lands in the Limit band: Potassium is highest at 28% - limit your intake.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus195 mg20%
Moderate
Sodium138 mg7%
Low
Potassium553 mg28%
High

About this food

For Prepared Foods, Infant formula is a typical example. The mineral columns on this page come from the USDA database and are rated against the daily limits used across this site.

Nutrient insight

The most striking number here is potassium (28%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Infant formula.

Other nutrients

Protein11.3 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)57 gMay contain added 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: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

A handy approach - Keeping the portion moderate and the preparation plain helps the minerals stay within the daily limits.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Infant formula safe for kidney disease?

Infant formula scores Limit on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Potassium (28% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Infant formula rated Limit?

The reason: Potassium (553 mg, 28%) is the most prominent of Infant formula's three minerals, at the 25-30% level, which maps to Limit.

How much Potassium is in Infant formula?

Data: 100 g of Infant formula has Potassium 553 mg (28% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Infant formula safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Infant formula exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 553 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Infant formula compare to other prepared foods foods?

Next to other Prepared Foods options, Infant formula carries more Potassium at 553 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.