Golden Grahams Cereal — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

13%

Sodium

34%

Potassium

11%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Golden Grahams Cereal

Q: Is Golden Grahams Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

Golden Grahams Cereal is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 129.0mg phosphorus, 774.0mg sodium, and 210.0mg 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 Golden Grahams Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of Golden Grahams Cereal contains 129mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 13% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Golden Grahams Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, Golden Grahams Cereal provides 774mg of sodium — about 34% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Golden Grahams Cereal?

Golden Grahams Cereal contains 210mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 11% 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

387 kcal

Protein

6.5 g

Carbs

83.9 g

Fat

3.2 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

129 mg

13% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

774 mg

34% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

210 mg

11% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Golden Grahams 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 Branded (fdc_id: 1635858) · General Mills, Inc.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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

Safe

Wheat All-purpose Unenriched Unbleached Flour

Flour — All Purpose T55

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Golden Grahams Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

Golden Grahams Cereal is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 129.0mg phosphorus, 774.0mg sodium, and 210.0mg 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 Golden Grahams Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of Golden Grahams Cereal contains 129mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 13% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Golden Grahams Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, Golden Grahams Cereal provides 774mg of sodium — about 34% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Golden Grahams Cereal?

Golden Grahams Cereal contains 210mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 11% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Golden Grahams Cereal?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Golden Grahams 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.