Milled Golden Flax Seed is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Milled Golden Flax Seed — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
67%
Sodium
0%
Potassium
40%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Milled Golden Flax Seed

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
533 kcal
Protein
20.0 g
Carbs
26.7 g
Fat
40.0 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
667 mg
67% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
0 mg
0% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
800 mg
40% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Milled Golden Flax Seed 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: 2106296) · Raley's

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milled Golden Flax Seed safe for people with kidney disease?
Milled Golden Flax Seed is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 667.0mg phosphorus, 0.0mg sodium, and 800.0mg 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 Milled Golden Flax Seed?
A 100.0g serving of Milled Golden Flax Seed contains 667mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 67% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Milled Golden Flax Seed?
Per 100.0g serving, Milled Golden Flax Seed provides 0mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Milled Golden Flax Seed?
Milled Golden Flax Seed contains 800mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 40% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Milled Golden Flax Seed?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Milled Golden Flax Seed 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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Last updated: April 18, 2026 · Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines