๐พ Grains & Starch Nutrition Table
102 types of grains and starches
๐ User Guide
How to Sort: Click on column headers to sort in ascending order. Click again to reverse (descending). Click a third time to return to default.
Search: Type grain/starch name to filter quickly.
Color Coding: Potassium and Phosphorus are color-coded by level (green = low, yellow = medium, red = high).
๐ USDA FoodData Central: Click on the English name of the grain to view detailed information from the USDA nutrition database.
๐ก Smart Choices for CKD Patients
โ SHOULD PRIORITIZE (Refined, low phosphorus):
- White rice: Low phosphorus, good energy, safe for CKD
- White bread: Lower phosphorus than whole wheat bread
- White noodles, white pasta: Safe, high energy
- Potatoes (soaked and drained): Reduced potassium when soaked + boiled and drained
โ ๏ธ SHOULD LIMIT (Whole grain, high phosphorus):
- Brown rice, unpolished rice: Phosphorus and potassium 2-3 times higher than white rice
- Whole wheat bread: Very high phosphorus
- Whole grain breakfast cereals: High in phosphorus and potassium
- Quinoa, whole oats: Nutritious but high in phosphorus
๐ Golden Rule: CKD patients should choose REFINED grains instead of whole grains to reduce phosphorus and potassium, even though this is contrary to recommendations for healthy individuals.
Color Legend - Potassium & Phosphorus Levels
| No. | Name | English Name | Calories | Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Fiber (g) | Potassium (mg) | Phosphorus (mg) |
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โ ๏ธ Disclaimer
Data Source: Nutritional values are referenced from USDA FoodData Central. Values may vary depending on type and cooking method (boiled, steamed, baked).
About Phosphorus in Grains: Phosphorus in whole grains has lower absorption (~40-50%) compared to phosphorus in animal protein or additives. However, the total amount is still high and needs to be controlled for CKD patients.
Important Note: The recommendation for healthy individuals is to eat whole grains, BUT for CKD patients, refined grains should be prioritized to reduce phosphorus and potassium. This goes against conventional nutrition advice.
Not a substitute for medical advice: This information does NOT replace advice from doctors and nutrition specialists. Regular blood phosphorus and potassium tests are needed to adjust the diet.