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CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

10%

Sodium

32%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Cereal, Corn Squares

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

Cereal, Corn Squares is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 101.0mg phosphorus, 729.0mg sodium, and 124.0mg 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 Squares?

A 100.0g serving of Cereal, Corn Squares contains 101mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 10% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Cereal, Corn Squares?

Per 100.0g serving, Cereal, Corn Squares provides 729mg of sodium — about 32% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Cereal, Corn Squares?

Cereal, Corn Squares contains 124mg 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

369 kcal

Protein

7.9 g

Carbs

77.1 g

Fat

2.6 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

101 mg

10% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

729 mg

32% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

124 mg

6% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Cereal, Corn Squares 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: 57132000)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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

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Safe

Oatmeal, Regular Or Quick, Made With Water

Rice, White, With Carrots

Corn Yellow Fine Meal Enriched Flour

Phosphorus92 mg

Sodium0 mg

Potassium144 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cereal, Corn Squares safe for people with kidney disease?

Cereal, Corn Squares is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 101.0mg phosphorus, 729.0mg sodium, and 124.0mg 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 Squares?

A 100.0g serving of Cereal, Corn Squares contains 101mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 10% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Cereal, Corn Squares?

Per 100.0g serving, Cereal, Corn Squares provides 729mg of sodium — about 32% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Cereal, Corn Squares?

Cereal, Corn Squares contains 124mg 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 Squares?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Cereal, Corn Squares 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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