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CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

31%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain

Q: Is Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain safe for people with kidney disease?

Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 89.0mg phosphorus, 703.0mg sodium, and 128.0mg 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 phosphorus is in Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain?

A 100.0g serving of Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain contains 89mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 9% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain?

Per 100.0g serving, Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain provides 703mg of sodium — about 31% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain?

Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain contains 128mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 6% 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

365 kcal

Protein

6.4 g

Carbs

79.5 g

Fat

1.6 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

89 mg

9% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

703 mg

31% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

128 mg

6% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain 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 FNDDS (foodCode: 57134000)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Grains & Starches? Try these instead:

Pastry, Puff, Custard Or Cream Filled

Cookie, Sugar Wafer, Sugar Free

Phosphorus40 mg

Sodium71 mg

Potassium57 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain safe for people with kidney disease?

Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 89.0mg phosphorus, 703.0mg sodium, and 128.0mg 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 Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain?

A 100.0g serving of Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain contains 89mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 9% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain?

Per 100.0g serving, Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain provides 703mg of sodium — about 31% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain?

Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain contains 128mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 6% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Cereal, Corn Flakes, Plain 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.

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