Chicken, broilers or fryers, light meat, meat and skin, cooked, stewed
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Chicken lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Phosphorus is highest at 15%, still comfortably low.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus146 mg15%
Low
Sodium63 mg3%
Low
Potassium167 mg8%
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 phosphorus is the top contributor (15% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.
Other nutrients
Protein26.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Chicken falls in the Kidney-friendly tier, with Phosphorus (15%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.
Why is Chicken rated Kidney-friendly?
The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 146 mg, 15% of the limit, in the <15% band - so Chicken is rated Kidney-friendly.
How much Phosphorus is in Chicken?
Per 100 g, Chicken contains Phosphorus 146 mg, which is 15% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).
Is Chicken safe on a low-potassium diet?
On a low-potassium diet, Chicken falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 167 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.
How does Chicken compare to other meat & protein foods?
Compared with the typical Meat & Protein food, Chicken has less Phosphorus - 146 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.