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CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

54%

Sodium

12%

Potassium

18%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Instant Oatmeal, Original

Q: Is Instant Oatmeal, Original safe for people with kidney disease?

Instant Oatmeal, Original is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 536.0mg phosphorus, 268.0mg sodium, and 357.0mg 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 Instant Oatmeal, Original?

A 100.0g serving of Instant Oatmeal, Original contains 536mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 54% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Instant Oatmeal, Original?

Per 100.0g serving, Instant Oatmeal, Original provides 268mg of sodium — about 12% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Instant Oatmeal, Original?

Instant Oatmeal, Original contains 357mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 18% 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

357 kcal

Protein

10.7 g

Carbs

67.9 g

Fat

7.1 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

536 mg

54% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

268 mg

12% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

357 mg

18% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Instant Oatmeal, Original 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: 1872785) · Ahold USA, Inc.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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

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Safe

Oatmeal, Regular Or Quick, Made With Non-Dairy Milk

General Mills, Chex, Toasted Coconut Almond

Pastry Unenriched Unbleached Flour

Phosphorus102 mg

Sodium1 mg

Potassium142 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Instant Oatmeal, Original safe for people with kidney disease?

Instant Oatmeal, Original is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 536.0mg phosphorus, 268.0mg sodium, and 357.0mg 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 Instant Oatmeal, Original?

A 100.0g serving of Instant Oatmeal, Original contains 536mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 54% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Instant Oatmeal, Original?

Per 100.0g serving, Instant Oatmeal, Original provides 268mg of sodium — about 12% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Instant Oatmeal, Original?

Instant Oatmeal, Original contains 357mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 18% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Instant Oatmeal, Original?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Instant Oatmeal, Original 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.

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