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Rice, brown, long-grain, raw (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Rice is Higher risk: the highest item, Phosphorus, is at 31% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus311 mg31%
High
Sodium5 mg<1%
Low
Potassium250 mg12%
Low

About this food

Rice 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

Rice's phosphorus (31%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein7.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.7 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine13.9 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate4 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 Rice safe for kidney disease?

Rice scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (31% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Rice rated Higher risk?

The reason: Phosphorus (311 mg, 31%) is the most prominent of Rice's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Rice?

On a per-100 g basis, Rice contains Phosphorus 311 mg, or 31% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Rice safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Rice falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 250 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Rice compare to other grains & starches foods?

Measured against other Grains & Starches foods, Rice is more in Phosphorus (311 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.