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Pinoy Food Guide

Search familiar foods and see whether they commonly deserve more attention for potassium, phosphorus or sodium. This is a quick orientation tool—not a personalized meal plan.

There is no single kidney diet. Potassium and phosphorus needs can change based on your lab results, dialysis prescription, medicines, residual kidney function and nutrition status. A food marked “higher” or “watch” is not automatically banned. Portion size and your renal dietitian's advice matter.

Prutas

Saging

K: higherP: lowerNa: lower

Banana is commonly listed as a higher-potassium fruit. Portion size and your latest potassium result matter.

Prutas

Mangga

K: higherP: lowerNa: lower

Mango can contribute a meaningful potassium load depending on serving size.

Prutas

Pinya

K: lowerP: lowerNa: lower

Pineapple is commonly listed among lower-potassium fruit choices compared with banana or mango.

Prutas

Ubas

K: lowerP: lowerNa: lower

Grapes are commonly listed among lower-potassium fruit choices.

Prutas

Mansanas

K: lowerP: lowerNa: lower

Apple is commonly listed among lower-potassium fruit choices.

Gulay

Kamatis

K: higherP: lowerNa: lower

Tomatoes and tomato products are commonly listed as higher in potassium.

Gulay

Patatas

K: higherP: variesNa: lower

White and sweet potatoes are commonly listed as higher-potassium foods.

Gulay

Repolyo

K: lowerP: lowerNa: lower

Cabbage is commonly listed among lower-potassium vegetable choices.

Gulay

Pipino

K: lowerP: lowerNa: lower

Cucumber is commonly listed among lower-potassium vegetable choices.

Ulam / legumes

Monggo

K: higherP: watchNa: varies

Legumes can contribute both potassium and phosphorus. The full dish can also become high in sodium depending on seasoning.

Inumin / dairy

Gatas

K: higherP: watchNa: varies

Milk can contribute potassium and phosphorus, so the amount that fits depends on your renal nutrition plan.

Snack

Tsokolate

K: higherP: watchNa: varies

Chocolate is commonly listed as a higher-potassium food and can also contribute phosphorus.

Snack

Nuts at seeds

K: higherP: watchNa: varies

Nuts and seeds can contribute potassium and phosphorus; salted versions can also add sodium.

Processed food

Instant noodles

K: variesP: variesNa: watch

The biggest concern is often sodium from seasoning packets and processing. Check the nutrition label and ingredients.

Condiment

Bagoong

K: variesP: variesNa: watch

Small servings can still add a lot of sodium because bagoong is a salty condiment.

Processed / dried fish

Tuyo

K: variesP: watchNa: watch

Dried fish can be very salty and may also contribute phosphorus, so portion and frequency matter.

Inumin

Dark cola

K: variesP: watchNa: varies

Some dark colas contain phosphorus additives. Check the ingredient list for terms containing “phos”.

Staple

Kanin

K: lowerP: lowerNa: lower

Plain white rice is commonly lower in potassium and phosphorus than many whole-grain or high-bran alternatives, but overall meal balance still matters.

Reference basis

How the first version was classified

The qualitative tags are based on kidney-nutrition guidance from the National Kidney Foundation and NIDDK, then adapted to familiar Filipino examples. We intentionally avoid pretending to provide exact milligram values for mixed dishes because recipes, brands, preparation and serving size can change the nutrient content.