LimitMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Fast foods is Limit: Sodium hits 28% of its limit, close to the warning band.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus163 mg16%
Moderate
Sodium570 mg28%
High
Potassium269 mg13%
Low
About this food
Fast foods is a common member of Prepared Foods. The mineral columns on this page come from the USDA database and are rated against the daily limits used across this site. This helps when choosing similar foods.
Nutrient insight
Sodium leads at 28%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.
Other nutrients
Protein11.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber3 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
Fast foods is rated Limit: Sodium is 28% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.
Why is Fast foods rated Limit?
Fast foods's Sodium content (570 mg) equals 28% of the limit, sitting in the 25-30% band - that is why it rates Limit.
How much Sodium is in Fast foods?
In every 100 g of Fast foods, Sodium is about 570 mg - roughly 28% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).
Is Fast foods safe on a low-potassium diet?
For people watching potassium, Fast foods falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 269 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.
How does Fast foods compare to other prepared foods foods?
Against the Prepared Foods average, Fast foods shows more Sodium (570 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.