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Pasta, gluten-free, brown rice flour, cooked, TINKYADA

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyPasta is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Phosphorus is highest (9%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus87 mg9%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium25 mg1%
Low

About this food

Pasta sits in the Grains & Starches group. 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 (9%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein3.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
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

Worth remembering: 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?

Pasta scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (9% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Pasta rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Phosphorus (87 mg, 9%) is the most prominent of Pasta's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Pasta?

On a per-100 g basis, Pasta contains Phosphorus 87 mg, or 9% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Pasta safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Pasta falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 25 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Pasta compare to other grains & starches foods?

Measured against other Grains & Starches foods, Pasta is less in Phosphorus (87 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.