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Chicken, dark meat, thigh, meat and skin, with added solution, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyChicken receives a Kidney-friendly rating. Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Phosphorus is highest at 15%, yet stays under the 15% line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus147 mg15%
Low
Sodium151 mg8%
Low
Potassium191 mg10%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Meat & Protein deserve attention: 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.

Nutrient insight

Chicken's phosphorus (15%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein16.6 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

Worth remembering: 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 Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (15%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Chicken rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Chicken's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (147 mg, 15%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Chicken?

On a per-100 g basis, Chicken contains Phosphorus 147 mg, or 15% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Chicken safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Chicken falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 191 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Chicken compare to other meat & protein foods?

Measured against other Meat & Protein foods, Chicken is less in Phosphorus (147 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.