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Vermicelli, made from soy

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Kidney-friendlyVermicelli is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Phosphorus is highest (2%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus20 mg2%
Low
Sodium4 mg<1%
Low
Potassium3 mg<1%
Low

About this food

Vermicelli sits in the Legumes & Nuts group. Legumes and nuts are typically high in both phosphorus and potassium, so they need care. Plant phosphorus absorbs at a lower rate (30-50%), so the real load is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Nutrient insight

Vermicelli's phosphorus (2%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein0.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.9 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)17.4 gNatural sugar
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

Worth remembering: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vermicelli safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Vermicelli is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (2%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Vermicelli rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Vermicelli's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (20 mg, 2%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Vermicelli?

On a per-100 g basis, Vermicelli contains Phosphorus 20 mg, or 2% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Vermicelli safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Vermicelli falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 3 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Vermicelli compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Vermicelli is less in Phosphorus (20 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.