Bran Flakes Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

53%

Sodium

33%

Potassium

31%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Bran Flakes Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

Calories

325 kcal

Protein

10.0 g

Carbs

80.0 g

Fat

2.5 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

525 mg

53% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

750 mg

33% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

625 mg

31% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Bran Flakes Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal contains levels that significantly exceed CKD-friendly thresholds. Avoid this food regularly. If you must eat it (e.g., on a special occasion), keep portions tiny and adjust the rest of your day accordingly.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Source & Notes

USDA Branded (fdc_id: 2054283) · Big Y Foods, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bran Flakes Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

Bran Flakes Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 525.0mg phosphorus, 750.0mg sodium, and 625.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in Bran Flakes Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of Bran Flakes Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal contains 525mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 53% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Bran Flakes Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, Bran Flakes Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal provides 750mg of sodium — about 33% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Bran Flakes Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal?

Bran Flakes Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal contains 625mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 31% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Bran Flakes Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Bran Flakes Bran Flakes Whole Grain Wheat & Wheat Bran Cereal is rated Avoid (Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.