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Chicken, cornish game hens, meat and skin, cooked, roasted

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 15% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus146 mg15%
Low
Sodium64 mg3%
Low
Potassium245 mg12%
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 (15% 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

Protein22.3 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

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 scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (15% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Chicken rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Phosphorus (146 mg, 15%) is the most prominent of Chicken's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Chicken?

Per 100 g, Chicken contains Phosphorus 146 mg, which is 15% 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 245 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 - 146 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.