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Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Crustaceans is Higher risk: the highest item, Sodium, is at 44% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus195 mg20%
Moderate
Sodium870 mg44%
High
Potassium80 mg4%
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 (44%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein20.4 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Crustaceans is Higher risk - Sodium (44%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Crustaceans rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Crustaceans's Sodium is 870 mg, 44% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Crustaceans?

On a per-100 g basis, Crustaceans contains Sodium 870 mg, or 44% 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 80 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 (870 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.