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Chicken breast tenders, breaded, cooked, microwaved

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateChicken breast tenders receives a Moderate rating. Sodium leads the three minerals at 22% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus216 mg22%
Moderate
Sodium446 mg22%
Moderate
Potassium225 mg11%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Meat & Protein deserve attention: Chicken breast tenders - 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

Chicken breast tenders's sodium (22%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein16.4 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
Purine141.7 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 Chicken breast tenders safe for kidney disease?

Chicken breast tenders scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (22% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Chicken breast tenders rated Moderate?

The reason: Sodium (446 mg, 22%) is the most prominent of Chicken breast tenders's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Chicken breast tenders?

On a per-100 g basis, Chicken breast tenders contains Sodium 446 mg, or 22% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Chicken breast tenders safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Chicken breast tenders falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 225 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Chicken breast tenders compare to other meat & protein foods?

Measured against other Meat & Protein foods, Chicken breast tenders is more in Sodium (446 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.