Ground Flaxseed

Ground Flaxseed is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 556.4mg phosphorus, 36.7mg sodium, and 793.4mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

A 100.0g serving of Ground Flaxseed contains 556mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 56% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Per 100.0g serving, Ground Flaxseed provides 36mg of sodium — about 2% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Ground Flaxseed contains 793mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 40% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Ground Flaxseed 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.