Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

34%

Sodium

Potassium

29%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin

Q: Is Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin safe for people with kidney disease?

Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 337.0mg phosphorus, 11.0mg sodium, and 577.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin?

A 100.0g serving of Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin contains 337mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 34% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin?

Per 100.0g serving, Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin provides 11mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin?

Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin contains 577mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 29% 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

335 kcal

Protein

13.0 g

Carbs

71.0 g

Fat

3.1 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

337 mg

34% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

11 mg

0% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

577 mg

29% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin 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

Imported from french-foods. USDA. For Breton galettes.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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

Safe

Instant Water Cream Of Wheat

Wheat All-purpose Flour

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin safe for people with kidney disease?

Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 337.0mg phosphorus, 11.0mg sodium, and 577.0mg 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 Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin?

A 100.0g serving of Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin contains 337mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 34% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin?

Per 100.0g serving, Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin provides 11mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin?

Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin contains 577mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 29% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Buckwheat Flour — Sarrasin 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.