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Chicken, skin (drumsticks and thighs), raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyChicken scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Phosphorus leads at 10% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus95 mg10%
Low
Sodium51 mg3%
Low
Potassium119 mg6%
Low

About this food

How to think about Meat & Protein: Chicken is worth a closer look - 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 10% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.

Other nutrients

Protein9.6 gNot part of rating
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

A handy approach - 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 (10%). 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 (95 mg, 10%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Chicken?

Data: 100 g of Chicken has Phosphorus 95 mg (10% of the 1,000 mg limit).

Is Chicken safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Chicken falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 119 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Chicken compare to other meat & protein foods?

Next to other Meat & Protein options, Chicken carries less Phosphorus at 95 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.