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Muffins, wheat bran, dry mix

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Muffins lands in the Higher risk band: Phosphorus is 48% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus480 mg48%
High
Sodium700 mg35%
High
Potassium200 mg10%
Low

About this food

For Grains & Starches, Muffins 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

Muffins's phosphorus is the top contributor (48% 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

Protein7.1 gNot part of rating
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 Muffins safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Muffins is Higher risk - Phosphorus (48%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Muffins rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Muffins's Phosphorus is 480 mg, 48% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Muffins?

Per 100 g, Muffins contains Phosphorus 480 mg, which is 48% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Muffins safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Muffins falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 200 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Muffins compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Muffins has more Phosphorus - 480 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.