30 Foods

Rated for CKD Stage 4

Safe Foods for Stage 4 Kidney Disease

At stage 4 (eGFR 15-29), potassium drops to under 1,800 mg/day and every choice counts. These foods are the SAFE core of a stage 4 diet — the low-potassium, low-phosphorus staples you can eat without watching the budget ring every time.

Every food rated SAFE at stage 4 (eGFR 15-29) — the core of the strictest pre-dialysis diet.

Food

Potassium

Phosphorus

Sodium

Ghee (Clarified Butter)

Ghee (Cooking Amounts)

1 standard drink (30mL)

Sabudana (Tapioca Pearls)

1/2 cup cooked (100g)

Rice Milk (Plant-Based)

Less-Milk Tea (Doodh Patti Light)

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How to Use This List

Values are per 100g (USDA FoodData Central / ICMR-NIN). Your actual serving may differ — always multiply by your portion. For a personal plan, check each food's guide for serving advice, leaching techniques, and safer alternatives. Your nephrologist and renal dietitian set YOUR individual limits.

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