Brown Rice and CKD: Potassium, Phosphorus & Sodium Reference
For a CKD diet at stage 3-4, Brown Rice comes out as Kidney-friendly. Brown Rice is rated Kidney-friendly. Of phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Phosphorus is highest (10%), all below 15% of limits.
About Brown Rice
Brown Rice 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
Brown Rice's phosphorus (10%) is worth noting - especially with Natural plant source (lower absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g
Phosphorus103 mg10%Low
Sodium4 mg<1%Low
Potassium86 mg4%Low
Practical tips
Worth remembering: Use refined grains as the base and treat whole grains by portion, since they carry more phosphorus.
See the full Brown Rice food page →Lower-risk alternatives
CornstarchK 3 / P 13 mg
Arrowroot flourK 11 / P 5 mg
RiceK 10 / P 8 mg