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Wheat flour, white (industrial), 10% protein, bleached, enriched

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyWheat flour scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Phosphorus leads at 11% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus107 mg11%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium149 mg7%
Low

About this food

How to think about Grains & Starches: Wheat flour is worth a closer look - 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 is 11% of the limit, from Natural plant source (lower absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.

Other nutrients

Protein9.7 gNot part of rating
Fiber2.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.5 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

A handy approach - 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?

Wheat flour scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (11% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Wheat flour rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Phosphorus (107 mg, 11%) is the most prominent of Wheat flour's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Wheat flour?

Data: 100 g of Wheat flour has Phosphorus 107 mg (11% of the 1,000 mg limit).

Is Wheat flour safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Wheat flour falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 149 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

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

Next to other Grains & Starches options, Wheat flour carries less Phosphorus at 107 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.