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Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyPuff pastry scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Sodium leads at 12% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus60 mg6%
Low
Sodium249 mg12%
Low
Potassium61 mg3%
Low

About this food

How to think about Grains & Starches: Puff pastry 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

From the sodium angle (12%), Puff pastry must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

Other nutrients

Protein7.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.5 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
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

A common practice is: 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 Puff pastry safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Puff pastry is Kidney-friendly - Sodium (12%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Puff pastry rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Puff pastry's Sodium is 249 mg, 12% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Sodium is in Puff pastry?

Per 100 g, Puff pastry provides Sodium 249 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (12%).

Is Puff pastry safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Puff pastry falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 61 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Puff pastry compare to other grains & starches foods?

Within Grains & Starches, Puff pastry ranks less on Sodium (249 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.