Frosted Flakes Cereal — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

Sodium

20%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Limit

Frosted Flakes Cereal

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

Frosted Flakes Cereal is rated Limit for CKD patients. Limit intake if you have CKD. With 61.0mg phosphorus, 455.0mg sodium, and 76.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, you should keep portion sizes small and not eat it daily. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Frosted Flakes Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 61mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 6% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Frosted Flakes Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, Frosted Flakes Cereal provides 455mg of sodium — about 20% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Frosted Flakes Cereal?

Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 76mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 4% 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

394 kcal

Protein

3.0 g

Carbs

90.9 g

Fat

0.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

61 mg

6% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

455 mg

20% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

76 mg

4% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Limit for CKD

Frosted Flakes Cereal is high in one or more restricted minerals. If you have CKD Stage 3 or higher, eat small portions only and avoid combining it with other high-mineral foods on the same day.

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

Source & Notes

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Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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

Brown With Tomatoes And/or Tomato Based Sauce Rice

White With Lentils Rice

Corn Yellow Fine Meal Enriched Flour

Phosphorus92 mg

Sodium0 mg

Potassium144 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frosted Flakes Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

Frosted Flakes Cereal is rated Limit for CKD patients. Limit intake if you have CKD. With 61.0mg phosphorus, 455.0mg sodium, and 76.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, you should keep portion sizes small and not eat it daily. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in Frosted Flakes Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 61mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 6% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Frosted Flakes Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, Frosted Flakes Cereal provides 455mg of sodium — about 20% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Frosted Flakes Cereal?

Frosted Flakes Cereal contains 76mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 4% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Frosted Flakes Cereal?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Frosted Flakes Cereal is rated Limit (Limit intake if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.