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Bologna, beef, low fat

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Bologna is Higher risk: the highest item, Sodium, is at 41% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus178 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium821 mg41%
High
Potassium147 mg7%
Low

About this food

Bologna 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.

Nutrient insight

Bologna's sodium (41%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein11.8 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine120 mgModerate purineNot rated · category estimate
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Animal source (higher absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Bologna safe for kidney disease?

Bologna scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (41% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Bologna rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (821 mg, 41%) is the most prominent of Bologna's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Bologna?

On a per-100 g basis, Bologna contains Sodium 821 mg, or 41% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Bologna safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Bologna falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 147 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Bologna compare to other meat & protein foods?

Measured against other Meat & Protein foods, Bologna is more in Sodium (821 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.