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Wild rice, cooked

Per 100 g edible portion
Grains & Starches
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Wild rice is rated Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus is the highest at 8% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus82 mg8%
Low
Sodium3 mg<1%
Low
Potassium101 mg5%
Low

About this food

Wild rice belongs to the Grains & Starches category. 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

Wild rice'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

Protein4 gNot part of rating
Fiber1.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.7 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
Oxalate13 mgLow oxalateNot rated · exact match
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 Wild rice safe for kidney disease?

Wild rice scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (8% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Wild rice rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Phosphorus (82 mg, 8%) is the most prominent of Wild rice's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Wild rice?

Per 100 g, Wild rice contains Phosphorus 82 mg, which is 8% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Wild rice safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Wild rice falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 101 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Wild rice compare to other grains & starches foods?

Compared with the typical Grains & Starches food, Wild rice has less Phosphorus - 82 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.