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Chicken, nuggets, dark and white meat, precooked, frozen, not reheated

Per 100 g edible portion
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LimitMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Chicken is Limit: Sodium hits 27% of its limit, close to the warning band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus165 mg16%
Moderate
Sodium540 mg27%
High
Potassium206 mg10%
Low

About this food

Chicken is a common member of Dishes. Mixed dishes depend entirely on their ingredients and cooking method. When checking a dish, use the main ingredients as the guide and watch the sodium that sauces bring. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Sodium leads at 27%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein12 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber1.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.7 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine141.7 mgModerate purineNot rated · category estimate
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

How to eat it more safely: Evaluate by the main ingredients and watch the sodium that sauces and marinated parts bring.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chicken safe for kidney disease?

Chicken scores Limit on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (27% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Chicken rated Limit?

The reason: Sodium (540 mg, 27%) is the most prominent of Chicken's three minerals, at the 25-30% level, which maps to Limit.

How much Sodium is in Chicken?

In every 100 g of Chicken, Sodium is about 540 mg - roughly 27% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Chicken safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Chicken falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 206 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Chicken compare to other dishes foods?

Against the Dishes average, Chicken shows more Sodium (540 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.