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Infant formula, MEAD JOHNSON, ENFAMIL, Premature, with iron, 20 calories, ready-to-feed

Per 100 g edible portion
Prepared Foods
Kidney-friendlyInfant formula scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Phosphorus leads at 6% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus59 mg6%
Low
Sodium46 mg2%
Low
Potassium64 mg3%
Low

About this food

How to think about Prepared Foods: Infant formula is worth a closer look - The mineral columns on this page come from the USDA database and are rated against the daily limits used across this site.

Nutrient insight

Infant formula's phosphorus is the top contributor (6% 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

Protein2.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.6 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

Practical tip: 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Infant formula is Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus (6%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Infant formula rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Infant formula's Phosphorus is 59 mg, 6% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Infant formula?

Per 100 g, Infant formula contains Phosphorus 59 mg, which is 6% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Infant formula safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Infant formula falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 64 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Infant formula compare to other prepared foods foods?

Compared with the typical Prepared Foods food, Infant formula has less Phosphorus - 59 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.