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Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, large patty; with condiments

Per 100 g edible portion
Prepared Foods
LimitUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Fast foods falls in the Limit tier - Sodium (30%) is the main driver.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus183 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium591 mg30%
High
Potassium223 mg11%
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 the top contributor (30% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein15.2 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber1.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.6 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
Phosphorus source: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

Practical tip: Keeping the portion moderate and the preparation plain helps the minerals stay within the daily limits.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fast foods safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Fast foods is Limit, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (30%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Fast foods rated Limit?

Simply put: among Fast foods's three minerals, Sodium is highest (591 mg, 30%), and by the tier rule (25-30%) the result is Limit.

How much Sodium is in Fast foods?

Per 100 g, Fast foods contains Sodium 591 mg, which is 30% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Fast foods safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Fast foods falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 223 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Fast foods compare to other prepared foods foods?

Compared with the typical Prepared Foods food, Fast foods has more Sodium - 591 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.