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Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, self-rising, enriched

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Wheat flour lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 60% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus595 mg60%
High
Sodium1193 mg60%
High
Potassium124 mg6%
Low

About this food

For Grains & Starches, Wheat 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

Wheat flour's sodium is the top contributor (60% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein9.9 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.2 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

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 Wheat flour safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Wheat flour is Higher risk - Sodium (60%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Wheat flour rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Wheat flour's Sodium is 1193 mg, 60% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Wheat flour?

Per 100 g, Wheat flour contains Sodium 1193 mg, which is 60% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Wheat flour safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Wheat flour falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 124 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

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

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Wheat flour has more Sodium - 1193 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.