Cheerios Oat Cereal General Mills — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

36%

Sodium

22%

Potassium

32%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Cheerios Oat Cereal General Mills

Q: Is Cheerios Oat Cereal General Mills safe for people with kidney disease?

Cheerios Oat Cereal General Mills is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 357.0mg phosphorus, 500.0mg sodium, and 643.0mg 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 Oat Cereal General Mills?

Cheerios Oat Cereal General Mills contains 643mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 32% 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

357 kcal

Protein

10.7 g

Carbs

71.4 g

Fat

7.1 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

357 mg

36% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

500 mg

22% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

643 mg

32% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Cheerios Oat Cereal General Mills 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: 1629952) · General Mills, Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheerios Oat Cereal General Mills safe for people with kidney disease?

Cheerios Oat Cereal General Mills is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 357.0mg phosphorus, 500.0mg sodium, and 643.0mg 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 Oat Cereal General Mills?

A 100.0g serving of Cheerios Oat Cereal General Mills contains 357mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 36% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Cheerios Oat Cereal General Mills?

Per 100.0g serving, Cheerios Oat Cereal General Mills provides 500mg of sodium — about 22% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Cheerios Oat Cereal General Mills?

Cheerios Oat Cereal General Mills contains 643mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 32% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Cheerios Oat Cereal General Mills?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Cheerios Oat Cereal General Mills 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.