Wheat Germ

Wheat Germ is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 1150.0mg phosphorus, 4.0mg sodium, and 947.0mg 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 Wheat Germ contains 1150mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 100% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Per 100.0g serving, Wheat Germ provides 4mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Wheat Germ contains 947mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 47% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Wheat Germ 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.