General Mills Mermaid Cereal — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

10%

Sodium

19%

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Limit

General Mills Mermaid Cereal

Q: Is General Mills Mermaid Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

General Mills Mermaid Cereal is rated Limit for CKD patients. Limit intake if you have CKD. With 103.0mg phosphorus, 436.0mg sodium, and 0.0mg 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 General Mills Mermaid Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of General Mills Mermaid Cereal contains 103mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 10% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in General Mills Mermaid Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, General Mills Mermaid Cereal provides 436mg of sodium — about 19% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in General Mills Mermaid Cereal?

General Mills Mermaid Cereal contains 0mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 0% 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

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Calories

385 kcal

Protein

5.1 g

Carbs

87.2 g

Fat

3.9 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

103 mg

10% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

436 mg

19% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

0 mg

0% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Limit for CKD

General Mills Mermaid 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

USDA Branded (fdc_id: 1461997) · GENERAL MILLS SALES INC.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is General Mills Mermaid Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

General Mills Mermaid Cereal is rated Limit for CKD patients. Limit intake if you have CKD. With 103.0mg phosphorus, 436.0mg sodium, and 0.0mg 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 General Mills Mermaid Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of General Mills Mermaid Cereal contains 103mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 10% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in General Mills Mermaid Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, General Mills Mermaid Cereal provides 436mg of sodium — about 19% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in General Mills Mermaid Cereal?

General Mills Mermaid Cereal contains 0mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 0% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat General Mills Mermaid Cereal?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given General Mills Mermaid 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.