Puffed Wheat Puffed Wheat Cereal

Q: Is Puffed Wheat Puffed Wheat Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

Puffed Wheat Puffed Wheat Cereal is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 158.0mg phosphorus, 224.0mg sodium, and 184.0mg 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 Puffed Wheat Puffed Wheat Cereal?

Puffed Wheat Puffed Wheat Cereal contains 184mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 9% 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

395 kcal

Protein

5.3 g

Carbs

89.5 g

Fat

1.3 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

158 mg

16% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

224 mg

10% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

184 mg

9% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Moderate for CKD

Puffed Wheat Puffed 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: 2483987) · Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Puffed Wheat Puffed Wheat Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

Puffed Wheat Puffed Wheat Cereal is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 158.0mg phosphorus, 224.0mg sodium, and 184.0mg 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 Puffed Wheat Puffed Wheat Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of Puffed Wheat Puffed Wheat Cereal contains 158mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 16% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Puffed Wheat Puffed Wheat Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, Puffed Wheat Puffed Wheat Cereal provides 224mg of sodium — about 10% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Puffed Wheat Puffed Wheat Cereal?

Puffed Wheat Puffed Wheat Cereal contains 184mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 9% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Puffed Wheat Puffed Wheat Cereal?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Puffed Wheat Puffed 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.