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Chicken, broilers or fryers, leg, meat only, cooked, stewed

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyChicken scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Phosphorus leads at 15% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus149 mg15%
Low
Sodium78 mg4%
Low
Potassium190 mg10%
Low

About this food

How to think about Meat & Protein: Chicken is worth a closer look - 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 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

Protein26.3 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

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?

Chicken is rated Kidney-friendly: Phosphorus is 15% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Chicken rated Kidney-friendly?

Chicken's Phosphorus content (149 mg) equals 15% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Chicken?

Data: 100 g of Chicken has Phosphorus 149 mg (15% of the 1,000 mg limit).

Is Chicken safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Chicken falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 190 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 less Phosphorus at 149 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.