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Pasta, whole grain, 51% whole wheat, remaining enriched semolina, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Pasta is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Phosphorus, reaches only 10% of the limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus97 mg10%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium71 mg4%
Low

About this food

Pasta is a common member of Grains & Starches. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Pasta's phosphorus (10%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein5.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber4.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.7 gNatural 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Pasta is Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus (10%) 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 97 mg, 10% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Pasta?

On a per-100 g basis, Pasta contains Phosphorus 97 mg, or 10% 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 71 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 (97 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.