Rice-a-roni Red Bean & Rice 5 Ounce Paper Box is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Rice-a-roni Red Bean & Rice 5 Ounce Paper Box — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
24%
Sodium
60%
Potassium
25%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Rice-a-roni Red Bean & Rice 5 Ounce Paper Box

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
337 kcal
Protein
11.5 g
Carbs
73.5 g
Fat
1.5 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
236 mg
24% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
1370 mg
60% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
509 mg
25% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Rice-a-roni Red Bean & Rice 5 Ounce Paper Box 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: 1457613) · Pepsico Inc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rice-a-roni Red Bean & Rice 5 Ounce Paper Box safe for people with kidney disease?
Rice-a-roni Red Bean & Rice 5 Ounce Paper Box is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 236.0mg phosphorus, 1370.0mg sodium, and 509.0mg 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 Rice-a-roni Red Bean & Rice 5 Ounce Paper Box?
A 100.0g serving of Rice-a-roni Red Bean & Rice 5 Ounce Paper Box contains 236mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 24% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Rice-a-roni Red Bean & Rice 5 Ounce Paper Box?
Per 100.0g serving, Rice-a-roni Red Bean & Rice 5 Ounce Paper Box provides 1370mg of sodium — about 60% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Rice-a-roni Red Bean & Rice 5 Ounce Paper Box?
Rice-a-roni Red Bean & Rice 5 Ounce Paper Box contains 509mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 25% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Rice-a-roni Red Bean & Rice 5 Ounce Paper Box?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Rice-a-roni Red Bean & Rice 5 Ounce Paper Box 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