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Rice is one of the safest staples on the dialysis diet: white rice is very low in potassium, phosphorus, and sodium. Brown rice is slightly higher in phosphorus. The caution is what you add — salt, sauces, and canned/broth-cooked rice add sodium.
White rice cooked: about 10-35 mg potassium, 8-40 mg phosphorus, and minimal sodium per 100g — among the friendliest grains for dialysis. Brown rice is higher in phosphorus (about 97 mg/100g) but still acceptable in moderate portions.
The real dialysis-diet traps with rice: restaurant and packaged rice (high sodium), instant rice mixes (phosphate additives and sodium), and adding soy sauce or salted curries.
For rice-based staples in Indian diets (plain rice, pongal without salt overload, idli/dosa in moderation), portion control and sodium awareness are the main rules.
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This content is a general reference, not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan. Do not change your diet, fluids, medicines, or dialysis plan without your nephrologist or renal dietitian. Individual recommendations depend on your labs, medications, conditions, and care plan.