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Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain

Per 100 g edible portion
Prepared Foods
LimitFrom a daily-limit view, Fast foods lands in the Limit band: Sodium is highest at 26% - limit your intake.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus161 mg16%
Moderate
Sodium515 mg26%
High
Potassium196 mg10%
Low

About this food

For Prepared Foods, Fast foods is a typical example. 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 26% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein16.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)4.9 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

A handy approach - 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Fast foods falls in the Limit tier, with Sodium (26%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Fast foods rated Limit?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 515 mg, 26% of the limit, in the 25-30% band - so Fast foods is rated Limit.

How much Sodium is in Fast foods?

Data: 100 g of Fast foods has Sodium 515 mg (26% 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 196 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 515 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.