Original Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal

Q: Is Original Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

Original Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 250.0mg phosphorus, 8.0mg sodium, and 367.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, moderate portions are usually fine, but watch your daily totals. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much potassium is in Original Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal?

Original Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal contains 367mg 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

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Calories

350 kcal

Protein

8.3 g

Carbs

83.3 g

Fat

1.7 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

250 mg

25% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

8 mg

0% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

367 mg

18% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Moderate for CKD

Original Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal is acceptable in moderate portions. Keep an eye on your daily totals — pair it with low-mineral foods to stay within the recommended 1,000mg phosphorus, 2,300mg sodium, and 2,000mg potassium daily limits.

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

Source & Notes

USDA Branded (fdc_id: 2487889) · Market Basket Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Original Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

Original Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 250.0mg phosphorus, 8.0mg sodium, and 367.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, moderate portions are usually fine, but watch your daily totals. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in Original Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of Original Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal contains 250mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 25% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Original Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, Original Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal provides 8mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Original Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal?

Original Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal contains 367mg 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 Original Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Original Frosted Shredded Wheat Cereal is rated Moderate (Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD), dialysis patients should eat smaller portions and monitor their weekly intake. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.