Corn Flakes Plain Cereal — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

31%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Corn Flakes Plain Cereal

Q: Is Corn Flakes Plain Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

Corn Flakes Plain Cereal is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 89.0mg phosphorus, 703.0mg sodium, and 128.0mg 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 phosphorus is in Corn Flakes Plain Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of Corn Flakes Plain Cereal contains 89mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 9% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Corn Flakes Plain Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, Corn Flakes Plain Cereal provides 703mg of sodium — about 31% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Corn Flakes Plain Cereal?

Corn Flakes Plain Cereal contains 128mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 6% 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

365 kcal

Protein

6.4 g

Carbs

79.5 g

Fat

1.6 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

89 mg

9% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

703 mg

31% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

128 mg

6% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Corn Flakes Plain Cereal 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 FNDDS (foodCode: 57134000)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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

Safe

Corn Flakes Corn Flakes Organic Milled Corn & Sea Salt

White Long Grain Unenriched Rice

Phosphorus108 mg

Sodium0 mg

Potassium82 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Corn Flakes Plain Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

Corn Flakes Plain Cereal is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 89.0mg phosphorus, 703.0mg sodium, and 128.0mg 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 Corn Flakes Plain Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of Corn Flakes Plain Cereal contains 89mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 9% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Corn Flakes Plain Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, Corn Flakes Plain Cereal provides 703mg of sodium — about 31% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Corn Flakes Plain Cereal?

Corn Flakes Plain Cereal contains 128mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 6% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Corn Flakes Plain Cereal?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Corn Flakes Plain Cereal 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.