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Rice, white, short-grain, raw, unenriched

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Rice's Kidney-friendly rating is driven by Phosphorus (10%) - none of the three minerals exceeds 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

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

About this food

Rice (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 is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Rice's phosphorus (10%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein6.5 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

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 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?

On a per-100 g basis, Rice contains Phosphorus 95 mg, or 10% 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 76 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 less in Phosphorus (95 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.