Chicken, broilers or fryers, dark meat, meat and skin, cooked, stewed
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Chicken is Kidney-friendly: even its highest mineral, Phosphorus, reaches only 13% of the limit.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus133 mg13%
Low
Sodium70 mg4%
Low
Potassium166 mg8%
Low
About this food
Chicken 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
Phosphorus leads at 13%. In CKD, track phosphorus intake and factor in the source (Animal source (higher absorption)) to judge the true burden.
Other nutrients
Protein23.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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.
By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Chicken is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Phosphorus at 13% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.
Why is Chicken rated Kidney-friendly?
Chicken is rated Kidney-friendly because Phosphorus is 13% of its limit (133 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.
How much Phosphorus is in Chicken?
In every 100 g of Chicken, Phosphorus is about 133 mg - roughly 13% of the daily limit (1,000 mg).
Is Chicken safe on a low-potassium diet?
For people watching potassium, Chicken falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 166 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.
How does Chicken compare to other meat & protein foods?
Against the Meat & Protein average, Chicken shows less Phosphorus (133 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.