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Sorghum flour, refined, unenriched

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Sorghum flour lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Phosphorus is highest at 9%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus87 mg9%
Low
Sodium1 mg<1%
Low
Potassium145 mg7%
Low

About this food

For Grains & Starches, Sorghum flour 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

Sorghum flour's phosphorus is the top contributor (9% 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

Protein9.5 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate1 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 Sorghum flour safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Sorghum flour is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (9%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Sorghum flour rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Sorghum flour's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (87 mg, 9%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Sorghum flour?

Per 100 g, Sorghum flour contains Phosphorus 87 mg, which is 9% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Sorghum flour safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Sorghum flour falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 145 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Sorghum flour compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Sorghum flour has less Phosphorus - 87 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.