Shredded Wheat Bite Size Crunch!

Q: Is Shredded Wheat Bite Size Crunch! safe for people with kidney disease?

Shredded Wheat Bite Size Crunch! is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 273.0mg phosphorus, 255.0mg sodium, and 291.0mg 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 Shredded Wheat Bite Size Crunch!?

Shredded Wheat Bite Size Crunch! contains 291mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 15% 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

382 kcal

Protein

9.1 g

Carbs

80.0 g

Fat

4.6 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

273 mg

27% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

255 mg

11% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

291 mg

15% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Moderate for CKD

Shredded Wheat Bite Size Crunch! 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shredded Wheat Bite Size Crunch! safe for people with kidney disease?

Shredded Wheat Bite Size Crunch! is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 273.0mg phosphorus, 255.0mg sodium, and 291.0mg 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 Shredded Wheat Bite Size Crunch!?

A 100.0g serving of Shredded Wheat Bite Size Crunch! contains 273mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 27% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Shredded Wheat Bite Size Crunch!?

Per 100.0g serving, Shredded Wheat Bite Size Crunch! provides 255mg of sodium — about 11% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Shredded Wheat Bite Size Crunch!?

Shredded Wheat Bite Size Crunch! contains 291mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 15% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Shredded Wheat Bite Size Crunch!?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Shredded Wheat Bite Size Crunch! 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.