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Whole Wheat Bread and CKD: Potassium Data per 100 g

Moderate Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits

Short answer: Whole Wheat Bread contains 254 mg of Potassium per 100 g, which is 13% of the daily limit. Compared with the daily potassium allowance, this is a Low level.

About Whole Wheat Bread

How to think about Grains & Starches: Whole Wheat Bread 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

Whole Wheat Bread's sodium is 23% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g

Phosphorus212 mg21%
Moderate
Sodium455 mg23%
Moderate
Potassium254 mg13%
Low

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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Related questions

Is whole wheat bread high in phosphorus?

Per 100 g, Whole Wheat Bread contains 212 mg of Phosphorus, which is 21% of the daily limit for CKD stage 3-4.