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Waffle, buttermilk, frozen, ready-to-heat, toasted

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Waffle lands in the Higher risk band: Phosphorus is 44% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus444 mg44%
High
Sodium710 mg36%
High
Potassium138 mg7%
Low

About this food

For Grains & Starches, Waffle 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

Waffle's phosphorus is the top contributor (44% 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

Protein7.4 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.4 gNatural sugar
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 Waffle safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Waffle is Higher risk. Main consideration: Phosphorus at 44% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Waffle rated Higher risk?

Waffle is rated Higher risk because Phosphorus is 44% of its limit (444 mg) - the only mineral reaching the >30% range.

How much Phosphorus is in Waffle?

Per 100 g, Waffle contains Phosphorus 444 mg, which is 44% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Waffle safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Waffle falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 138 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Waffle compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Waffle has more Phosphorus - 444 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.