Ready-to-eat Cereal — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

20%

Sodium

23%

Potassium

10%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Limit

Ready-to-eat Cereal

Q: Is Ready-to-eat Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

Ready-to-eat Cereal is rated Limit for CKD patients. Limit intake if you have CKD. With 198.0mg phosphorus, 527.0mg sodium, and 193.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, you should keep portion sizes small and not eat it daily. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Ready-to-eat Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of Ready-to-eat Cereal contains 198mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 20% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Ready-to-eat Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, Ready-to-eat Cereal provides 527mg of sodium — about 23% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Ready-to-eat Cereal?

Ready-to-eat Cereal contains 193mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 10% 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

379 kcal

Protein

7.7 g

Carbs

77.7 g

Fat

4.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

198 mg

20% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

527 mg

23% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

193 mg

10% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Limit for CKD

Ready-to-eat Cereal is high in one or more restricted minerals. If you have CKD Stage 3 or higher, eat small portions only and avoid combining it with other high-mineral foods on the same day.

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

Source & Notes

USDA FNDDS (foodCode: 57100100)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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

Chocolate Chocolate Flavor Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ready-to-eat Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

Ready-to-eat Cereal is rated Limit for CKD patients. Limit intake if you have CKD. With 198.0mg phosphorus, 527.0mg sodium, and 193.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, you should keep portion sizes small and not eat it daily. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in Ready-to-eat Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of Ready-to-eat Cereal contains 198mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 20% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Ready-to-eat Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, Ready-to-eat Cereal provides 527mg of sodium — about 23% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Ready-to-eat Cereal?

Ready-to-eat Cereal contains 193mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 10% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Ready-to-eat Cereal?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Ready-to-eat Cereal is rated Limit (Limit intake if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.