Brown rice

Brown rice, like whole wheat bread, is a whole grain with more potassium and phosphorus than white rice. One cup of cooked brown rice contains 150 mg of phosphorus and 154 mg of potassium, whereas one cup of cooked white rice contains only 69 mg of phosphorus and 54 mg of potassium.

Brown rice may be able to fit into a renal diet, but only if the portion is controlled and balanced with other foods to avoid an excessive daily intake of potassium and phosphorus. Bulgur, buckwheat, pearled barley, and couscous are high-fiber, low-phosphorus grains that can be used in place of brown rice.