Wheat Bran Cereal — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

25%

Sodium

15%

Potassium

32%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🍚 Grains & Starches Avoid

Wheat Bran Cereal

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

Wheat Bran Cereal is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 254.0mg phosphorus, 356.0mg sodium, and 644.0mg 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 Wheat Bran Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of Wheat Bran Cereal contains 254mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 25% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Wheat Bran Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, Wheat Bran Cereal provides 356mg of sodium — about 15% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Wheat Bran Cereal?

Wheat Bran Cereal contains 644mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 32% 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

339 kcal

Protein

8.5 g

Carbs

78.0 g

Fat

1.7 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

254 mg

25% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

356 mg

15% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

644 mg

32% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Wheat Bran Cereal 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: 2476974) · Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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

Filipino White Rice (Bigas)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheat Bran Cereal safe for people with kidney disease?

Wheat Bran Cereal is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 254.0mg phosphorus, 356.0mg sodium, and 644.0mg 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 Wheat Bran Cereal?

A 100.0g serving of Wheat Bran Cereal contains 254mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 25% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Wheat Bran Cereal?

Per 100.0g serving, Wheat Bran Cereal provides 356mg of sodium — about 15% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Wheat Bran Cereal?

Wheat Bran Cereal contains 644mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 32% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Wheat Bran Cereal?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Wheat Bran Cereal 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.