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Noodles, japanese, somen, cooked

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyNoodles scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Sodium leads at 8% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus27 mg3%
Low
Sodium161 mg8%
Low
Potassium29 mg1%
Low

About this food

How to think about Grains & Starches: Noodles is worth a closer look - 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

Noodles's sodium is the top contributor (8% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein4 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 Noodles safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Noodles is Kidney-friendly - Sodium (8%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Noodles rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Noodles's Sodium is 161 mg, 8% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Sodium is in Noodles?

Per 100 g, Noodles contains Sodium 161 mg, which is 8% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Noodles safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Noodles falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 29 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Noodles compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Noodles has less Sodium - 161 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.