Cheerios Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Mega Size is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Cheerios Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Mega Size — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
39%
Sodium
22%
Potassium
33%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
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Cheerios Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Mega 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 →
385 mg
39% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
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 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: 2692395) · GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cheerios Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Mega Size safe for people with kidney disease?
Cheerios Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Mega Size is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 385.0mg 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 Mega Size?
A 100.0g serving of Cheerios Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Mega Size contains 385mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 39% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Cheerios Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Mega Size?
Per 100.0g serving, Cheerios Original Gluten Free 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 Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Mega Size?
Cheerios Original Gluten Free 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 Original Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal Mega Size?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Cheerios Original Gluten Free 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.

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Last updated: April 18, 2026 · Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines