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Pie crust, cookie-type, prepared from recipe, graham cracker, chilled

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
LimitFrom a daily-limit view, Pie crust lands in the Limit band: Sodium is highest at 28% - limit your intake.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus64 mg6%
Low
Sodium560 mg28%
High
Potassium86 mg4%
Low

About this food

For Grains & Starches, Pie crust 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

Pie crust's sodium is the top contributor (28% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein4.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)37.6 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate2.5 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 Pie crust safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Pie crust is Limit - Sodium (28%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Pie crust rated Limit?

Rating basis: Pie crust's Sodium is 560 mg, 28% of the daily limit, judged as Limit per the 25-30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Pie crust?

Per 100 g, Pie crust contains Sodium 560 mg, which is 28% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Pie crust safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Pie crust falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 86 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Pie crust compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Pie crust has more Sodium - 560 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.