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Popovers, dry mix, enriched

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Higher riskPopovers's Sodium reaches 45% of the daily limit, giving it a Higher risk rating - risk is elevated for most patients.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus100 mg10%
Low
Sodium906 mg45%
High
Potassium100 mg5%
Low

About this food

How to think about Grains & Starches: Popovers is worth a closer look - 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

Popovers's sodium is the top contributor (45% 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

Protein10.4 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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 Popovers safe for kidney disease?

Popovers scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (45% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Popovers rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (906 mg, 45%) is the most prominent of Popovers's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Popovers?

Per 100 g, Popovers contains Sodium 906 mg, which is 45% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Popovers safe on a low-potassium diet?

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

How does Popovers compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Popovers has more Sodium - 906 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.