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Wheat flour, white (industrial), 13% protein, bleached, enriched

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyWheat flour scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Phosphorus leads at 12% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus119 mg12%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium128 mg6%
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 the top contributor (12% 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

Protein13.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber2.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.1 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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Wheat flour is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Phosphorus at 12% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Wheat flour rated Kidney-friendly?

Wheat flour is rated Kidney-friendly because Phosphorus is 12% of its limit (119 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.

How much Phosphorus is in Wheat flour?

Per 100 g, Wheat flour contains Phosphorus 119 mg, which is 12% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 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 128 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 less Phosphorus - 119 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.