Are Colas high in phosphorus?

Certain types of pop/soda can be high in phosphorus. All cola (both diet and regular) contains phosphorus and should be limited (1 can per day recommended) and/or avoided. Pibb and some bottled iced tea also contain some phosphorus and should be treated just like colas.

How much phosphorus is in cola?

A glass (250 mL of Coca-Cola provides 43 mg of phosphorus. By comparison, the same amount of milk has about 208 mg of phosphorus, one cup of cooked chicken (140 grams) has about 230 mg of phosphorus, and one cup of cooked white rice (150 grams) has about 90 mg of phosphorus.

What is the typical phosphate concentration in soda?

Phosphates in Soft Drinks A 12 oz. can of cola with caffeine contains the most with 37 mg of phosphorus, while the same size serving of diet cola with caffeine contains 32 mg. Cream soda, ginger ale and root beer are all phosphorus free. Milk and yogurt contain more phosphorus than soft drinks.

What sodas contain phosphorus?

Phosphorus Comparison

Product Name Package Size (Serving Size Shown) Phosphorus (mg / %DV per serving)
Diet Pepsi 24 fl oz (12 fl oz) 80 mg 6% DV
Diet Pepsi 33.8 fl oz (12 fl oz) 100 mg 8% DV
Diet Pepsi 42.2 fl oz (12 fl oz) 30 mg 2% DV
Diet Pepsi 67 fl oz (12 fl oz) 30 mg 2% DV

Is green tea high in phosphorus?

Fresh brewed tea, whether its black or green tea, has no phosphate additives and little naturally occurring phosphorus.

Which foods contain phosphates?

This article lists 12 foods that are particularly high in phosphorus.

  • Chicken and Turkey. Share on Pinterest.
  • Pork. A typical 3-ounce (85-gram) portion of cooked pork contains 25–32% of the RDI for phosphorus, depending on the cut.
  • Organ Meats.
  • Seafood.
  • Dairy.
  • Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds.
  • Nuts.
  • Whole Grains.

What foods contain low phosphorus?

All natural meats and poultry.

  • Fresh or frozen beef, lamb, pork, poultry, fish, and shellfish.
  • Eggs and egg substitutes.
  • Low-sodium peanut butter.
  • Dried peas and beans.
  • Unsalted nuts.
  • How can I lower my phosphorus naturally?

    Here are seven methods to help control high levels of phosphorus:

    1. Reduce the amount of phosphorus you eat.
    2. Take phosphorus binders.
    3. Take vitamin D.
    4. Take a calcimimetic medicine.
    5. Stay on dialysis the entire time.
    6. Start an exercise program approved by a doctor.
    7. Get an operation to remove some of the parathyroid glands.

    What food is high in phosphates?

    Which foods have phosphorus?

    Food Serving Size Phosphorus (mg)
    Beef, ground, cooked 75g (2 ½ oz) 134-174
    Chicken or turkey, various cuts, cooked 75g (2 ½ oz) 134-163
    Salmon, canned 75g (2 ½ oz) 244-247
    Salmon, cooked 75g (2 ½ oz) 189-192

    Is green tea bad for kidneys?

    Although experts are unsure whether green tea will positively affect your health from a purely medical standpoint, it is certainly a safe, tasty and zero-calorie beverage for people with kidney disease. Green tea may also lower your risk of developing kidney stones.

    What kind of phosphate is in dark Colas?

    Dark colas or soft drinks have been well known to the ESRD community to contain highly absorbable phosphate additives. Cow’s milk is high in phosphorus, leading to limits on the amount to include in a kidney diet. Surprisingly, certain brands of flavored waters, iced teas and sodas now contain phosphate additives.

    How much phosphorus is in a can of Coca Cola?

    Coca-Cola contains 17 mg of phosphorus in every 100 mL, according to the Coca-Cola Company. This works out to about 60 mg in one 12-oz. can of the product. Many other foods and beverages contain higher amounts of phosphorus than Coca-Cola or other colas; however, a major consideration is how much of these sodas people consume regularly.

    Why do you put phosphoric acid in Colas?

    Use in Colas. Phosphates are naturally occurring compounds that contain the mineral phosphorus. Phosphoric acid is formed when these phosphates are combined with a mineral acid. Although used for a variety of purposes unrelated to human consumption, phosphoric acid contributes to the taste of colas.

    What is the phosphate content of soft drinks?

    The phosphate content of soft drinks is very high, and they contain virtually no calcium. Phosphoric acid contained in some soft drinks displaces calcium from the bones, lowering bone density of the skeleton and leading to weakened bones.