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Crustaceans, lobster, northern, cooked, moist heat

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Crustaceans is Moderate: the highest item, Sodium, sits at 24% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus185 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium486 mg24%
Moderate
Potassium230 mg12%
Low

About this food

Crustaceans is a common member of Meat & Protein. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Crustaceans's sodium (24%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein19 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
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
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 Crustaceans safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Crustaceans is Moderate. Main consideration: Sodium at 24% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Crustaceans rated Moderate?

Crustaceans is rated Moderate because Sodium is 24% of its limit (486 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 15-25% range.

How much Sodium is in Crustaceans?

On a per-100 g basis, Crustaceans contains Sodium 486 mg, or 24% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Crustaceans safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Crustaceans falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 230 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Crustaceans compare to other meat & protein foods?

Measured against other Meat & Protein foods, Crustaceans is more in Sodium (486 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.