Chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat and skin, cooked, fried, flour
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateChicken's standout mineral is Phosphorus (21% of limit), giving it a Moderate rating - fine to eat with attention to portions.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus213 mg21%
Moderate
Sodium77 mg4%
Low
Potassium239 mg12%
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 21% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.
Other nutrients
Protein30.4 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Chicken is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (21%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.
Why is Chicken rated Moderate?
Simply put: among Chicken's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (213 mg, 21%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.
How much Phosphorus is in Chicken?
Data: 100 g of Chicken has Phosphorus 213 mg (21% 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 239 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 Phosphorus at 213 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.