Bran Flakes Enriched Bran Flakes Cereal — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

48%

Sodium

32%

Potassium

30%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Bran Flakes Enriched Bran Flakes Cereal

Q: Is Bran Flakes Enriched Bran Flakes Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

Bran Flakes Enriched Bran Flakes Cereal is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 475.0mg phosphorus, 725.0mg sodium, and 600.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much potassium is in Bran Flakes Enriched Bran Flakes Cereal?

Bran Flakes Enriched Bran Flakes Cereal contains 600mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 30% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

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 →

475 mg

48% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

725 mg

32% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

600 mg

30% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Bran Flakes Enriched Bran Flakes 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: 2487793) · Supervalu, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bran Flakes Enriched Bran Flakes Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

Bran Flakes Enriched Bran Flakes Cereal is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 475.0mg phosphorus, 725.0mg sodium, and 600.0mg 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 Enriched Bran Flakes Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of Bran Flakes Enriched Bran Flakes Cereal contains 475mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 48% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Bran Flakes Enriched Bran Flakes Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, Bran Flakes Enriched Bran Flakes Cereal provides 725mg of sodium — about 32% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Bran Flakes Enriched Bran Flakes Cereal?

Bran Flakes Enriched Bran Flakes Cereal contains 600mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 30% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Bran Flakes Enriched Bran Flakes Cereal?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Bran Flakes Enriched Bran Flakes 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.