Chicken, broilers or fryers, thigh, meat and skin, cooked, stewed
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Chicken falls in the Kidney-friendly tier - Phosphorus (14%) is the most notable of the three, with low risk across the board.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus139 mg14%
Low
Sodium71 mg4%
Low
Potassium170 mg8%
Low
About this food
About Chicken: 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. As a Meat & Protein item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.
Nutrient insight
Chicken's phosphorus is the top contributor (14% 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
Protein23.3 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Chicken is rated Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus 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 Phosphorus is highest (139 mg, 14% of daily limit), falling in the <15% band - hence the Kidney-friendly rating.
How much Phosphorus is in Chicken?
Per 100 g, Chicken contains Phosphorus 139 mg, which is 14% 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 170 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 - 139 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.