CKD Foods to Avoid — Kidney Diet Guide | KidneyFoods

These foods are very high in phosphorus, sodium, or potassium and can be harmful for kidney disease patients. They can quickly push you over your daily limits and should be avoided or consumed only with medical guidance.

Tip: Talk to your nephrologist or renal dietitian before including any "avoid" foods in your diet. Some patients with less severe CKD may have more flexibility.

Safe Moderate Limit Avoid

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Almond butter, creamy

Almond butter, creamy

0 kcal · 100.0gram / Raw

Phosphorus 506 mg

Potassium 745 mg

Flaxseed, ground

Flaxseed, ground

0 kcal · 100.0gram / Raw

Phosphorus 556 mg

Potassium 793 mg

Flour, almond

0 kcal · 100.0gram / Raw

Phosphorus 512 mg

Potassium 666 mg

Flour, chestnut

Flour, chestnut

0 kcal · 100.0gram / Raw

Phosphorus 134 mg

Potassium 1032 mg

Flour, coconut

0 kcal · 100.0gram / Raw

Phosphorus 507 mg

Potassium 2088 mg

Nuts, almonds, dry roasted, with salt added

620 kcal · 100.0gram / Raw

Phosphorus 456 mg

Potassium 684 mg

Nuts, almonds, whole, raw

0 kcal · 100.0gram / Raw

Phosphorus 502 mg

Potassium 732 mg

Nuts, brazilnuts, raw

0 kcal · 100.0gram / Raw

Phosphorus 706 mg

Potassium 592 mg

Nuts, cashew nuts, raw

0 kcal · 100.0gram / Raw

Phosphorus 532 mg

Potassium 638 mg

Nuts, hazelnuts or filberts, raw

0 kcal · 100.0gram / Raw

Phosphorus 321 mg

Potassium 635 mg

Nuts, pine nuts, raw

0 kcal · 100.0gram / Raw

Phosphorus 540 mg

Potassium 654 mg

Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw

0 kcal · 100.0gram / Raw

Phosphorus 499 mg

Potassium 947 mg

Seeds, pumpkin seeds (pepitas), raw

0 kcal · 100.0gram / Raw

Phosphorus 1150 mg

Potassium 691 mg

Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dry roasted, with salt added

612 kcal · 100.0gram / Raw

Phosphorus 750 mg

Potassium 689 mg

Seeds, sunflower seed, kernel, raw

0 kcal · 100.0gram / Raw

Phosphorus 732 mg

Potassium 656 mg

Sesame butter, creamy

0 kcal · 100.0gram / Raw

Phosphorus 719 mg

Potassium 407 mg

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