ModerateBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Chicken is rated Moderate - Phosphorus is the top contributor at 19% of its limit, within the 15-25% band.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus190 mg19%
Moderate
Sodium101 mg5%
Low
Potassium242 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 (19% 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
Protein19.7 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Chicken is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (19%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.
Why is Chicken rated Moderate?
Simply put: among Chicken's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (190 mg, 19%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.
How much Phosphorus is in Chicken?
Per 100 g, Chicken contains Phosphorus 190 mg, which is 19% 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 242 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 - 190 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.