Pasta & Noodles

Potassium: LowerPhosphorus: LowerSodium: Lower

The bottom line

Another low-mineral staple — the kidney risk arrives with the sauce, not the pasta.

A healthier swap

No swap needed. Choose olive oil, garlic and herb sauces over tomato-based or salty ready-made sauces if potassium or sodium is limited.

Understand the nutrients

Frequently asked questions

Does cooking pasta in salted water matter?

A little salt is absorbed; if sodium is tightly limited, cook without added salt and rely on the sauce's seasoning — most people cannot taste the difference in the pasta itself.

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.