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Chicken, broilers or fryers, rotisserie, original seasoning, wing, meat and skin, cooked

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Chicken is Higher risk: the highest item, Sodium, is at 30% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus258 mg26%
High
Sodium610 mg30%
High
Potassium296 mg15%
Low

About this food

Chicken is a common member of Meat & Protein. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Sodium leads at 30%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein24.3 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
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

How to eat it more safely: 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Chicken is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (30%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Chicken rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Chicken's three minerals, Sodium is highest (610 mg, 30%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Chicken?

In every 100 g of Chicken, Sodium is about 610 mg - roughly 30% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Chicken safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Chicken falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 296 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Chicken compare to other meat & protein foods?

Against the Meat & Protein average, Chicken shows more Sodium (610 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.