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Macaroni, vegetable, enriched, cooked

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Macaroni lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Phosphorus is highest at 5%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus50 mg5%
Low
Sodium6 mg<1%
Low
Potassium31 mg2%
Low

About this food

For Grains & Starches, Macaroni is a typical example. 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

Macaroni's phosphorus is the top contributor (5% 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

Protein4.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.1 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

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 Macaroni safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Macaroni is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Phosphorus at 5% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Macaroni rated Kidney-friendly?

Macaroni is rated Kidney-friendly because Phosphorus is 5% of its limit (50 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Phosphorus is in Macaroni?

Per 100 g, Macaroni contains Phosphorus 50 mg, which is 5% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Macaroni safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Macaroni falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 31 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Macaroni compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Macaroni has less Phosphorus - 50 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.