Cheerios Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Large Size — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

32%

Sodium

22%

Potassium

33%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Cheerios Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Large Size

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 →

320 mg

32% 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 Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Large 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: 2738672) · GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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

Safe

Regular Or Quick Water Cream Of Wheat

Shredded Wheat Flavored Cereal

Multigrain With Fruit Ready-to-eat ,Toddler Cereal

Phosphorus41 mg

Sodium2 mg

Potassium91 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheerios Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Large Size safe for people with kidney disease?

Cheerios Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Large Size is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 320.0mg 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 Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Large Size?

A 100.0g serving of Cheerios Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Large Size contains 320mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 32% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Cheerios Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Large Size?

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

How much potassium is in Cheerios Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Large Size?

Cheerios Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Large 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 Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Large Size?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Cheerios Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Large 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.