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Rice, white, long-grain, regular, cooked, unenriched, with salt

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Rice lands in the Moderate band: Sodium is the highest at 19%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus43 mg4%
Low
Sodium382 mg19%
Moderate
Potassium35 mg2%
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 sodium is the top contributor (19% 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

Protein2.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.1 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

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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Rice falls in the Moderate tier, with Sodium (19%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Rice rated Moderate?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 382 mg, 19% of the limit, in the 15-25% band - so Rice is rated Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Rice?

Per 100 g, Rice contains Sodium 382 mg, which is 19% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 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 35 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 Sodium - 382 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.