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Find the Phosphates! Examples of Foods with Phosphate Additives

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Phosphorus and Kidney Disease

Phosphorus is a BIG deal for anyone with kidney disease.  Before blood serum levels become elevated in later stages of kidney disease, experts believe that phosphates in the food supply are impacting bone health and calcification processes.  The pictures below have been submitted by renal dietitians across the United States and Canada.  These show both foods with phosphate additives and substitutes.

One of the easiest things to do to make the renal diet more livable, and lovable, is just make a substitute. Often people don’t have to give up what they love, they just need to find a similar product.

Important Note: Products are constantly being updated. Always read the ingredients on products prior to consuming to double-check for phosphate additives.

Good News! This is a living database! That means new pictures of foods with and without phosphate additives will be added as frequently as they can!

Thank you to all the amazing renal dietitians that contribute to this database! Also, BIG thanks to Alexa Faris, Texas A&M University nutrition student for helping compile this database and create the graphics.

Almond Milk WITH Added PHOSPhates |renal diet|
Almond Milk WITH Added PHOSPhates
Almond Milk with NO Added Phosphates! |renal diet|
Almond Milk with NO Added Phosphates!
Minced garlic with phosphoric acid as phosphate additive | renal diet | high phosphorus food to limit for kidney failure
Garlic with PHOSPHATE ADDITIVES
Rice Krispies with Added PHOSphate |renal diet| high phosphorous food
Rice Krispies WITH Added PHOSphates
Canned Clams WITH Added PHOSphate- Sodium Triphosphate |renal diet| high phosphorus
Canned Clams WITH added PHOSPhates
Coffee Creamer WITH Added PHOSphates |renal diet|
Coffee Creamer WITH Added PHOSphates
Coffee Creamer WITHOUT added Phosphates
Meat WITH Added PHOSphates |renal diet|
Meat WITH Added PHOSphates
Meat with No Added Phosphates |renal diet|
Meat with No Added Phosphates!
Tuna WITHOUT Added Phosphates! |renal diet|
Tuna WITHOUT Added Phosphates!
Tuna WITH Phosphate Additive |renal diet|
Tuna WITH Phosphate Additive
Syrup WITH Phosphate Additive |renal diet|
Syrup WITH Phosphate Additive
Macaroni WITH Phosphate Additive |renal diet|
Macaroni WITH Phosphate Additive
Syrup WITH Phosphate Added |renal diet|
Syrup WITH Phosphate Added
Protein Powder WITH Added PHOSphates |renal diet|
Protein Powder WITH Added PHOSphates
Cereal WITH Added PHOSphates |renal diet|
Cereal WITH Added PHOSphates
Cookies WITHOUT Added Phosphates |renal diet|
Cookies WITHOUT Added Phosphates
Beverage Mix WITHOUT Added Phosphates |renal diet|
Beverage Mix WITHOUT Added Phosphates
Chips WITHOUT Phosphates Added! |renal diet|
Chips WITHOUT Phosphates Added!
Dairy Free Milk WITH Phosphate Additive |renal diet|
Dairy Free Milk WITH Phosphate Additive
Wheat Cereal WITH Phosphate Added |renal diet|
Wheat Cereal WITH Phosphate Added
Half & Half WITH Phosphate Additive |renal diet|
Half & Half WITH Phosphate Additive
Gerber Oatmeal Cereal WITH Phosphate Additive |renal diet|
Gerber Oatmeal Cereal WITH Phosphate Additive
Crackers WITH Phosphate Additive |renal diet|
Crackers WITH Phosphate Additive
Veggie Tots WITH Phosphate Additive |renal diet|
Veggie Tots WITH Phosphate Additive
Syrup WITH Phosphate Additive |renal diet|
Syrup WITH Phosphate Additive
Ravioli WITH Added Phosphate |renal diet|
Ravioli WITH Added Phosphate
Shrimp WITH Added Phosphates! |renal diet|
Shrimp WITH Added Phosphates!
Jello WITH Added Phosphates! |renal diet|
Jello WITH Added Phosphates!
Popcorn Seasoning WITH Added Phosphates! |renal diet|
Popcorn Seasoning WITH Added Phosphates!
Cheerios WITH Added Phosphates! |renal diet|
Cheerios WITH Added Phosphates!
Flavored Water WITH Added Phosphates! |renal diet|
Flavored Water WITH Added Phosphates!
Macaroni Brands WITH Added Phosphates |renal diet|
Macaroni Brands WITH Added Phosphates
Tofu WITH Added Phosphates! |renal diet|
Tofu WITH Added Phosphates!

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  1. Cathy Hartner says

    08/30/2020 at 12:41 pm

    Does Coffeemate original contain phosphate additives? I have been using that I am on a Kidney diet and need to know what coffee creamer is okay to use. I use Almond Breeze unsweetened milk would that be better.

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    • Jsaville says

      09/18/2020 at 9:19 am

      Hi Cathy, great question!
      Coffeemate Original does in fact contain a phosphorus additive (dipotassium phosphate). You can check the smart label here.
      Almond Breeze Unsweetened Almond milk does not contain any phosphorus additives so would be a better choice.
      There are a number of plant-based coffee creamers available, but it is always best to check the label for those pesky phosphorus additives!

      Reply
      • Pat says

        12/09/2020 at 10:55 am

        We have been using Silk Almond Milk, regular 60 cal., for over a year. It’s label lists there is no potassium. I don’t see any phosphate additives in the ingredients, but I would like your opinion if this is a good choice for my husband, who just started on dialysis. Thanks!

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        • Jsaville says

          12/09/2020 at 3:55 pm

          Hi Pat,
          The Regular Silk Almond Milk is a great choice, keep checking for those pesky phosphorus additives!

          Reply
  2. Belen C says

    09/02/2020 at 7:21 pm

    This informational handout on phosphorus additives is excellent!

    Respectfully,

    Belle, RD`

    Reply
    • Jsaville says

      09/18/2020 at 9:31 am

      Hi Belle,
      So glad that you found this handout helpful!

      Reply
  3. Margaret Nyhan says

    10/04/2020 at 9:21 pm

    What low-fat margarines are low in phosphates

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    • Jsaville says

      10/05/2020 at 9:45 am

      Hi Margaret,
      Thanks for your question!
      We reviewed quite a few labels for low-fat margarines and did not see any phosphorus additives in any of the major brands and are all naturally low in phosphorus.
      We always recommend using heart healthy sources of fat such as olive oil as much as possible.
      Hope this helps!

      Reply
  4. Cathy Hartner says

    02/20/2021 at 8:00 pm

    Is plant based dairy free Califia almond milk creamer safe to use in my coffee. Phos is not on the label.

    Reply
    • Jsaville says

      02/22/2021 at 2:12 pm

      Hi Cathy, great job checking the label for phosphorus additives! We just checked the label and don’t see any concerns with this product. It’s a good idea to check the label every so often to make sure that the ingredients haven’t changed.

      Reply

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