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Pasta, gluten-free, rice flour and rice bran extract, cooked, DE BOLES

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyPasta receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Phosphorus is highest at 13%, yet stays under the 15% line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus132 mg13%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium55 mg3%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Grains & Starches deserve attention: Pasta - 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 (13%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein4.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.9 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Pasta is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (13%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Pasta rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Pasta's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (132 mg, 13%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Pasta?

On a per-100 g basis, Pasta contains Phosphorus 132 mg, or 13% 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 55 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 (132 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.