Higher riskFast foods's Sodium reaches 42% of the daily limit, giving it a Higher risk rating - risk is elevated for most patients.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus159 mg16%
Moderate
Sodium844 mg42%
High
Potassium167 mg8%
Low
About this food
How to think about Prepared Foods: Fast foods is worth a closer look - The mineral columns on this page come from the USDA database and are rated against the daily limits used across this site.
Nutrient insight
Fast foods's sodium is 42% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.
Other nutrients
Protein11.3 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0.5 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.2 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Fast foods is rated Higher risk - Sodium is the highest contributor at 42% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.
Why is Fast foods rated Higher risk?
Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Fast foods's Sodium is highest (844 mg, 42% of daily limit), falling in the >30% band - hence the Higher risk rating.
How much Sodium is in Fast foods?
Data: 100 g of Fast foods has Sodium 844 mg (42% of the 2,000 mg limit).
Is Fast foods safe on a low-potassium diet?
Low-potassium question: Fast foods falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 167 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.
How does Fast foods compare to other prepared foods foods?
Next to other Prepared Foods options, Fast foods carries more Sodium at 844 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.