Chicken, broilers or fryers, rotisserie, original seasoning, drumstick, meat and skin, cooked
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
LimitBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Chicken is rated Limit - Phosphorus reaches 26% of its limit, approaching the 30% caution line.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus255 mg26%
High
Sodium411 mg21%
Moderate
Potassium291 mg15%
Low
About this food
Chicken belongs to the Meat & Protein category. 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 26% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.
Other nutrients
Protein26.9 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 Limit tier, with Phosphorus (26%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.
Why is Chicken rated Limit?
The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 255 mg, 26% of the limit, in the 25-30% band - so Chicken is rated Limit.
How much Phosphorus is in Chicken?
Data: 100 g of Chicken has Phosphorus 255 mg (26% 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 291 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 255 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.