Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus152 mg15%Moderate
Sodium279 mg14%Low
Potassium189 mg9%Low
About this food
About Chicken: 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. As a Meat & Protein item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.
Nutrient insight
Chicken's phosphorus is 15% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.
Other nutrients
Protein21.8 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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.