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

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Rice lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Phosphorus is highest at 8%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus77 mg8%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium79 mg4%
Low

About this food

For Grains & Starches, Rice 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

Rice's phosphorus is the top contributor (8% 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

Protein2.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

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 Rice safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Rice is Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus (8%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Rice rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Rice's Phosphorus is 77 mg, 8% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Rice?

Per 100 g, Rice contains Phosphorus 77 mg, which is 8% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Rice safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Rice falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 79 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Rice compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Rice has less Phosphorus - 77 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.