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Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, as purchased

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Pasta lands in the Moderate band: Phosphorus is the highest at 16%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus163 mg16%
Moderate
Sodium26 mg1%
Low
Potassium179 mg9%
Low

About this food

For Grains & Starches, Pasta 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

Pasta's phosphorus is the top contributor (16% 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

Protein11.3 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate18 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 Pasta safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Pasta is rated Moderate - Phosphorus is the highest contributor at 16% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Pasta rated Moderate?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Pasta's Phosphorus is highest (163 mg, 16% of daily limit), falling in the 15-25% band - hence the Moderate rating.

How much Phosphorus is in Pasta?

Per 100 g, Pasta contains Phosphorus 163 mg, which is 16% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Pasta safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Pasta falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 179 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Pasta compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Pasta has less Phosphorus - 163 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.