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Wheat flour, white (industrial), 9% protein, bleached, enriched

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Wheat flour lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Phosphorus is highest at 8%, still comfortably low.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus85 mg8%
Low
Sodium2 mg<1%
Low
Potassium131 mg7%
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 phosphorus is the top contributor (8% 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

Protein8.9 gNot part of rating
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

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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Wheat flour falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Phosphorus (8%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Wheat flour rated Kidney-friendly?

The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 85 mg, 8% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Wheat flour is rated Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Wheat flour?

Per 100 g, Wheat flour contains Phosphorus 85 mg, which is 8% 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 131 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 - 85 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.