White Rice

Potassium: LowerPhosphorus: LowerSodium: Lower

The bottom line

The kidney kitchen's safe staple: low in potassium, phosphorus and sodium, and gentle energy when appetites are poor.

A healthier swap

No swap needed — white rice is itself the swap for potato. With diabetes, mind the portion and pair with protein and vegetables.

Understand the nutrients

Frequently asked questions

Isn't brown rice healthier?

For the general public, yes; for kidney mineral budgets, brown rice carries more potassium and phosphorus. 'Healthier' depends on which problem you are solving.

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.