With hyperphosphatemia, phosphate levels in the blood are elevated, which commonly occurs with chronic kidney disease. Phosphate-rich foods and phosphate additives in processed products must be restricted. Here you can see which foods are classified as suitable or unsuitable with hyperphosphatemia.
With Hyperphosphatemia, 80 foods are currently allowed and 188 foods are not recommended. Check all foods in the interactive tool above.
Low-phosphate foods are favorable: white bread, rice, pasta (from white flour), fresh meat without additives, fresh fish, fruit, and most vegetables. Fresh, unprocessed foods contain less phosphate than processed products.
Phosphate-rich foods should be strongly restricted: large amounts of dairy (cheese, milk), legumes, nuts, whole grains, cocoa, cola, and especially processed products with phosphate additives (E338 to E341, E442, E450 to 452). Phosphate additives are almost completely absorbed.
Inorganic phosphate additives are absorbed from the intestine almost completely (nearly 100%), while natural phosphate from foods is only absorbed at 40 to 60%. Processed foods, fast food, and cola often contain many such additives.
Hyperphosphatemia most commonly occurs with chronic kidney disease, as the kidneys can no longer excrete sufficient phosphate. Hypoparathyroidism and certain medications can also lead to elevated phosphate. A low-phosphate diet is essential.
Particularly high are processed meats, processed cheese, cola drinks, fast food, and ready meals with phosphate additives (E338-E341, E450-E452). Natural phosphate from whole grains and legumes is less well absorbed.
Look for E-numbers E338 to E341 (phosphoric acid) and E450 to E452 (polyphosphates) in the ingredient list. These can be found in sausage, cheese, baking powder, cola, and many processed products and are almost completely absorbed.