Chestnut Flour is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Chestnut Flour — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
13%
Sodium
0%
Potassium
52%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
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Chestnut Flour

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
0 kcal
Protein
5.3 g
Carbs
80.5 g
Fat
4.6 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
134 mg
13% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
0 mg
0% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
1032 mg
52% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Chestnut Flour 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chestnut Flour safe for people with kidney disease?
Chestnut Flour is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 134.2mg phosphorus, 0.0mg sodium, and 1032.0mg 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 Chestnut Flour?
A 100.0g serving of Chestnut Flour contains 134mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 13% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Chestnut Flour?
Per 100.0g serving, Chestnut Flour provides 0mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Chestnut Flour?
Chestnut Flour contains 1032mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 52% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Chestnut Flour?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Chestnut Flour 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: March 15, 2026 · Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines