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Muffins, English, wheat

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Muffins is Moderate: the highest item, Sodium, sits at 18% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus107 mg11%
Low
Sodium353 mg18%
Moderate
Potassium186 mg9%
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 (18%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein8.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.6 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Muffins is Moderate - Sodium (18%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Muffins rated Moderate?

Rating basis: Muffins's Sodium is 353 mg, 18% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.

How much Sodium is in Muffins?

On a per-100 g basis, Muffins contains Sodium 353 mg, or 18% 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 186 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 less in Sodium (353 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.