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Pancakes, special dietary, dry mix

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Pancakes lands in the Higher risk band: Phosphorus is 60% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus596 mg60%
High
Sodium456 mg23%
Moderate
Potassium676 mg34%
High

About this food

For Grains & Starches, Pancakes 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

Pancakes's phosphorus is the top contributor (60% 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

Protein8.9 gNot part of rating
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate23 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
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 Pancakes safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Pancakes is Higher risk. Main consideration: Phosphorus at 60% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Pancakes rated Higher risk?

Pancakes is rated Higher risk because Phosphorus is 60% of its limit (596 mg) - the only mineral reaching the >30% range.

How much Phosphorus is in Pancakes?

Per 100 g, Pancakes contains Phosphorus 596 mg, which is 60% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Pancakes safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Pancakes exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 676 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Pancakes compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Pancakes has more Phosphorus - 596 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.