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Chicken, capons, meat and skin, cooked, roasted

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Chicken lands in the Moderate band: Phosphorus is the highest at 25%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus246 mg25%
Moderate
Sodium49 mg2%
Low
Potassium255 mg13%
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 phosphorus is the top contributor (25% 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

Protein29 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 Moderate: Phosphorus is 25% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Chicken rated Moderate?

Chicken's Phosphorus content (246 mg) equals 25% of the limit, sitting in the 15-25% band - that is why it rates Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Chicken?

Per 100 g, Chicken contains Phosphorus 246 mg, which is 25% 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 255 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 more Phosphorus - 246 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.