Tuna vs Shrimp: Which Is Better for Kidneys?

Side by side, Tuna (Kidney-friendly) and Shrimp (Higher risk) differ most in Sodium: Tuna has 247 mg, Shrimp has 947 mg. The practical difference comes down to Sodium — Tuna uses 12% of the daily allowance, while Shrimp takes 47%.

About Tuna

Tuna is a common member of Meat & Protein. Animal proteins tend to be higher in phosphorus, and animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80% versus 30-50% for plants. Choosing low-phosphorus proteins such as egg whites or tofu, or controlling portions of red meat, is a common CKD approach. This helps when choosing similar foods.

About Shrimp

Shrimp is a common member of Meat & Protein. Animal proteins tend to be higher in phosphorus, and animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80% versus 30-50% for plants. Choosing low-phosphorus proteins such as egg whites or tofu, or controlling portions of red meat, is a common CKD approach. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Practical tips

How to eat it more safely: Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites. Worth remembering: Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.

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