CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

30%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Crunch Cereal

Q: Is Crunch Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

Crunch Cereal is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 83.0mg phosphorus, 701.0mg sodium, and 97.0mg 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 Crunch Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of Crunch Cereal contains 83mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 8% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Crunch Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, Crunch Cereal provides 701mg of sodium — about 30% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Crunch Cereal?

Crunch Cereal contains 97mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 5% 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

398 kcal

Protein

4.3 g

Carbs

82.1 g

Fat

5.5 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

83 mg

8% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

701 mg

30% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

97 mg

5% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Crunch 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: 57119000)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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

Safe

Creamy Hot Wheat Creamy Hot Wheat Fortified Cereal

White With Carrots Rice

Bread White Enriched Unbleached Flour

Phosphorus124 mg

Sodium3 mg

Potassium127 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crunch Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

Crunch Cereal is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 83.0mg phosphorus, 701.0mg sodium, and 97.0mg 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 Crunch Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of Crunch Cereal contains 83mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 8% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Crunch Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, Crunch Cereal provides 701mg of sodium — about 30% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Crunch Cereal?

Crunch Cereal contains 97mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 5% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Crunch Cereal?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Crunch 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.