Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Mega Size — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

41%

Sodium

22%

Potassium

33%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Mega Size

Q: Is Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Mega Size safe for people with kidney disease?

Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Mega Size is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 410.0mg phosphorus, 498.0mg sodium, and 653.0mg 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 Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Mega Size?

Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Mega Size contains 653mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 33% 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

367 kcal

Protein

13.0 g

Carbs

73.7 g

Fat

6.7 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

410 mg

41% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

498 mg

22% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

653 mg

33% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Mega Size 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: 2739177) · GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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

Safe

Rice Ready-to-eat ,Toddler Cereal

Lugaw (Rice Porridge)

Instant Plain Oatmeal

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Mega Size safe for people with kidney disease?

Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Mega Size is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 410.0mg phosphorus, 498.0mg sodium, and 653.0mg 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 Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Mega Size?

A 100.0g serving of Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Mega Size contains 410mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 41% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Mega Size?

Per 100.0g serving, Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Mega Size provides 498mg of sodium — about 22% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Mega Size?

Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Mega Size contains 653mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 33% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Mega Size?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Cheerios Breakfast Cereal Mega Size 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.