Chicken, broilers or fryers, neck, meat and skin, cooked, fried, batter
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyFrom a daily-limit view, Chicken lands in the Kidney-friendly band: Sodium is highest at 14%, still comfortably low.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus115 mg12%
Low
Sodium276 mg14%
Low
Potassium151 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 sodium is 14% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.
Other nutrients
Protein19.8 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Chicken is rated Kidney-friendly - Sodium is the highest contributor at 14% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.
Why is Chicken rated Kidney-friendly?
Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Chicken's Sodium is highest (276 mg, 14% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.
How much Sodium is in Chicken?
Data: 100 g of Chicken has Sodium 276 mg (14% of the 2,000 mg limit).
Is Chicken safe on a low-potassium diet?
Low-potassium question: Chicken falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 151 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 Sodium at 276 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.