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Chicken, broilers or fryers, back, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Chicken lands in the Moderate band: Sodium is the highest at 16%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus137 mg14%
Low
Sodium317 mg16%
Moderate
Potassium180 mg9%
Low

About this food

For Meat & Protein, Chicken 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

Chicken's sodium is 16% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein22 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
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

A handy approach - 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 safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Chicken is Moderate. Main consideration: Sodium at 16% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Chicken rated Moderate?

Chicken is rated Moderate because Sodium is 16% of its limit (317 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 15-25% range.

How much Sodium is in Chicken?

Data: 100 g of Chicken has Sodium 317 mg (16% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Chicken safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Chicken falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 180 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Chicken compare to other meat & protein foods?

Next to other Meat & Protein options, Chicken carries more Sodium at 317 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.