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Pasta, homemade, made without egg, cooked

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Pasta falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Phosphorus (4%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus40 mg4%
Low
Sodium74 mg4%
Low
Potassium19 mg<1%
Low

About this food

About 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. As a Grains & Starches item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Pasta's phosphorus is the top contributor (4% 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

Protein4.4 gNot part of rating
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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Pasta is Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus (4%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Pasta rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Pasta's Phosphorus is 40 mg, 4% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Pasta?

Per 100 g, Pasta contains Phosphorus 40 mg, which is 4% 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 19 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 - 40 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.