Brown Rice

Potassium: ModeratePhosphorus: ModerateSodium: Lower

The bottom line

White rice's moderate-mineral sibling: more fibre, more potassium and phosphorus, same plate role.

A healthier swap

White rice when minerals are tight; brown rice when they are not and the fibre helps blood sugar.

Understand the nutrients

Frequently asked questions

Can I mix brown and white rice?

Yes — a half-and-half mix is a sensible bridge that many people barely notice, splitting both the fibre benefit and the mineral cost.

These pages are general education about eating with kidney disease, dialysis or a kidney transplant. They are not medical advice and do not replace your own care plan. Kidney diets are individual: what is right for you depends on your stage, your blood tests, your medicines and your other conditions. Always talk to your care team or renal dietitian before changing what you eat, and never stop or change a medicine because of something you read here.