Chicken Breast vs Cashew: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Looking at the three rated minerals, Chicken Breast lands in the Moderate tier and Cashew in the Limit tier. If you are choosing between them, Cashew leaves more room in the daily allowance — the Sodium gap is 2% versus 20%.

Chicken Breast
Moderate Cashew
Limit

Phosphorus

245 mg

24%

209 mg

21%

Sodium

400 mg

20%

37 mg

Potassium

300 mg

15%

551 mg

28%

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Frequently asked questions

Which has more sodium, chicken breast or cashew?

Per 100 g, chicken breast contains 400 mg and cashew contains 37 mg of sodium.

Is chicken breast or cashew better for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, chicken breast is rated moderate and cashew is rated limit. Ratings reflect mineral load per 100 g only — individual advice should come from your healthcare team.

What is the main difference for a CKD diet?

The largest difference is sodium: cashew sits at 2% of the daily limit versus 20% for chicken breast. See each food page for the full mineral profile.