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Pasta, whole-wheat, cooked (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Pasta lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Phosphorus is highest at 13%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus127 mg13%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium96 mg5%
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 (13% 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

Protein6 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.8 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

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?

Pasta scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (13% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Pasta rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Phosphorus (127 mg, 13%) is the most prominent of Pasta's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Pasta?

Per 100 g, Pasta contains Phosphorus 127 mg, which is 13% 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 96 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 - 127 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.