Fast foods, cheeseburger; double, regular patty; double decker bun with condiments and special sauce
Per 100 g edible portion
Prepared Foods
ModerateUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Fast foods falls in the Moderate tier, mainly driven by Sodium (24%). Enjoy in moderation.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus136 mg14%
Low
Sodium485 mg24%
Moderate
Potassium182 mg9%
Low
About this food
About Fast foods: The mineral columns on this page come from the USDA database and are rated against the daily limits used across this site. As a Prepared Foods item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.
Nutrient insight
Fast foods's sodium is 24% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.
Other nutrients
Protein11.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber1.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.3 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
Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Fast foods falls in the Moderate tier, with Sodium (24%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.
Why is Fast foods rated Moderate?
The deciding factor is Sodium: 485 mg, 24% of the limit, in the 15-25% band - so Fast foods is rated Moderate.
How much Sodium is in Fast foods?
Data: 100 g of Fast foods has Sodium 485 mg (24% 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 182 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 485 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.