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Pancakes, whole-wheat, dry mix, incomplete

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Pancakes lands in the Higher risk band: Phosphorus is 78% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus782 mg78%
High
Sodium1419 mg71%
High
Potassium445 mg22%
Moderate

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 (78% 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

Protein12.8 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Pancakes is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (78%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Pancakes rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Pancakes's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (782 mg, 78%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Pancakes?

Per 100 g, Pancakes contains Phosphorus 782 mg, which is 78% 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 445 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 - 782 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.