Congee

Q: Is Congee safe for people with kidney disease?

Congee is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 13.0mg phosphorus, 234.0mg sodium, and 10.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, moderate portions are usually fine, but watch your daily totals. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Congee?

A 100.0g serving of Congee contains 13mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 1% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Congee?

Per 100.0g serving, Congee provides 234mg of sodium — about 10% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Congee?

Congee contains 10mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 1% 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

39 kcal

Protein

0.8 g

Carbs

8.4 g

Fat

0.1 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

13 mg

1% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

234 mg

10% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

10 mg

1% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Moderate for CKD

Congee is acceptable in moderate portions. Keep an eye on your daily totals — pair it with low-mineral foods to stay within the recommended 1,000mg phosphorus, 2,300mg sodium, and 2,000mg potassium daily limits.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Source & Notes

USDA FNDDS (foodCode: 56205101)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Congee safe for people with kidney disease?

Congee is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 13.0mg phosphorus, 234.0mg sodium, and 10.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, moderate portions are usually fine, but watch your daily totals. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in Congee?

A 100.0g serving of Congee contains 13mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 1% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Congee?

Per 100.0g serving, Congee provides 234mg of sodium — about 10% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Congee?

Congee contains 10mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 1% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Congee?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Congee is rated Moderate (Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD), dialysis patients should eat smaller portions and monitor their weekly intake. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.