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Bologna, beef

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Bologna lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 51% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus154 mg15%
Moderate
Sodium1013 mg51%
High
Potassium351 mg18%
Moderate

About this food

For Meat & Protein, Bologna is a typical example. 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.

Nutrient insight

Bologna's sodium is the top contributor (51% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein10.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine120 mgModerate purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate0 mgLow oxalateNot rated · exact match
Phosphorus source: Animal source (higher absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Practical tip: Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bologna safe for kidney disease?

Bologna scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (51% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Bologna rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (1013 mg, 51%) is the most prominent of Bologna's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Bologna?

Per 100 g, Bologna contains Sodium 1013 mg, which is 51% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Bologna safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Bologna exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 351 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Bologna compare to other meat & protein foods?

Compared with the typical Meat & Protein food, Bologna has more Sodium - 1013 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.