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Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Leavening agents falls in the Higher risk tier - Phosphorus (992%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus9918 mg992%
High
Sodium7893 mg395%
High
Potassium5 mg<1%
Low

About this food

About Leavening agents: 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. As a Grains & Starches item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Leavening agents's phosphorus is the top contributor (992% 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

Protein0.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of 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

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 Leavening agents safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Leavening agents is Higher risk. Main consideration: Phosphorus at 992% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Leavening agents rated Higher risk?

Leavening agents is rated Higher risk because Phosphorus is 992% of its limit (9918 mg) - the only mineral reaching the >30% range.

How much Phosphorus is in Leavening agents?

Per 100 g, Leavening agents contains Phosphorus 9918 mg, which is 992% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Leavening agents safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Leavening agents falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 5 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Leavening agents compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Leavening agents has more Phosphorus - 9918 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.