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Chicken, broilers or fryers, skin only, cooked, stewed

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Chicken is rated Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus is the highest at 10% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus99 mg10%
Low
Sodium56 mg3%
Low
Potassium117 mg6%
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 the top contributor (10% 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

Protein15.2 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

Practical tip: 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?

Chicken is rated Kidney-friendly: Phosphorus is 10% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Chicken rated Kidney-friendly?

Chicken's Phosphorus content (99 mg) equals 10% of the limit, sitting in the <15% band - that is why it rates Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Chicken?

Per 100 g, Chicken contains Phosphorus 99 mg, which is 10% 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 117 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 - 99 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.