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Wheat flour, white, cake, enriched

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyWheat flour is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Phosphorus is highest (8%), all below 15% of limits.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus85 mg8%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium105 mg5%
Low

About this food

Wheat flour sits in the Grains & Starches group. 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 phosphorus (8%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein8.2 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.7 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.3 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: 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 Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus (8%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Wheat flour rated Kidney-friendly?

Rating basis: Wheat flour's Phosphorus is 85 mg, 8% of the daily limit, judged as Kidney-friendly per the <15% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Wheat flour?

On a per-100 g basis, Wheat flour contains Phosphorus 85 mg, or 8% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Wheat flour safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Wheat flour falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 105 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

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

Measured against other Grains & Starches foods, Wheat flour is less in Phosphorus (85 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.