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Muffins, blueberry, dry mix

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Muffins is Moderate: the highest item, Sodium, sits at 24% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus220 mg22%
Moderate
Sodium479 mg24%
Moderate
Potassium48 mg2%
Low

About this food

Muffins is a common member of Grains & Starches. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Muffins's sodium (24%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein3.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)32.7 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

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 Muffins safe for kidney disease?

Muffins scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (24% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Muffins rated Moderate?

The reason: Sodium (479 mg, 24%) is the most prominent of Muffins's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Muffins?

On a per-100 g basis, Muffins contains Sodium 479 mg, or 24% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Muffins safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Muffins falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 48 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Muffins compare to other grains & starches foods?

Measured against other Grains & Starches foods, Muffins is more in Sodium (479 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.