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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
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?

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.