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Rice, white, medium-grain, raw, unenriched

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyRice scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Phosphorus leads at 11% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus108 mg11%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium86 mg4%
Low

About this food

How to think about Grains & Starches: Rice 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

Rice's phosphorus is the top contributor (11% 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

Protein6.6 gNot part of rating
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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Rice is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Phosphorus at 11% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Rice rated Kidney-friendly?

Rice is rated Kidney-friendly because Phosphorus is 11% of its limit (108 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Phosphorus is in Rice?

Per 100 g, Rice contains Phosphorus 108 mg, which is 11% 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 86 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 - 108 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.