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Rice, white, short-grain, enriched, uncooked

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Rice falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Phosphorus (10%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus95 mg10%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium76 mg4%
Low

About this food

About Rice: 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. As a Grains & Starches item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Rice's phosphorus is the top contributor (10% 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

Protein6.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.8 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?

Rice scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (10% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Rice rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Phosphorus (95 mg, 10%) is the most prominent of Rice's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Rice?

Per 100 g, Rice contains Phosphorus 95 mg, which is 10% 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 76 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 - 95 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.