Shredded Wheat Shredded Wheat Frosted Cereal

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

Shredded Wheat Shredded Wheat Frosted Cereal is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 263.0mg phosphorus, 9.0mg sodium, and 246.0mg 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 Shredded Wheat Frosted Cereal?

Shredded Wheat Shredded Wheat Frosted Cereal contains 246mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 12% 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

351 kcal

Protein

8.8 g

Carbs

82.5 g

Fat

1.8 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

263 mg

26% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

9 mg

0% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

246 mg

12% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Moderate for CKD

Shredded Wheat Shredded Wheat Frosted 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Shredded Wheat Shredded Wheat Frosted Cereal is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 263.0mg phosphorus, 9.0mg sodium, and 246.0mg 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 Shredded Wheat Frosted Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of Shredded Wheat Shredded Wheat Frosted Cereal contains 263mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 26% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Shredded Wheat Shredded Wheat Frosted Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, Shredded Wheat Shredded Wheat Frosted Cereal provides 9mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Shredded Wheat Shredded Wheat Frosted Cereal?

Shredded Wheat Shredded Wheat Frosted Cereal contains 246mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 12% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Shredded Wheat Shredded Wheat Frosted Cereal?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Shredded Wheat Shredded Wheat Frosted 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.