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Spaghetti, spinach, cooked

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Spaghetti lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Phosphorus is highest at 11%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus108 mg11%
Low
Sodium14 mg<1%
Low
Potassium58 mg3%
Low

About this food

For Grains & Starches, Spaghetti 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

Spaghetti'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

Protein4.6 gNot part of rating
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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 Spaghetti safe for kidney disease?

Spaghetti is rated Kidney-friendly: Phosphorus is 11% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Spaghetti rated Kidney-friendly?

Spaghetti's Phosphorus content (108 mg) equals 11% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Spaghetti?

Per 100 g, Spaghetti contains Phosphorus 108 mg, which is 11% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Spaghetti safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Spaghetti falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 58 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Spaghetti compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Spaghetti has less Phosphorus - 108 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.