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Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty, with condiments and vegetables

Per 100 g edible portion
Prepared Foods
LimitOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Fast foods's Limit rating is driven by Sodium (27%), in the 25-30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus134 mg13%
Low
Sodium546 mg27%
High
Potassium178 mg9%
Low

About this food

Fast foods (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 is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Fast foods's sodium (27%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein13.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber1.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)5.1 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

Worth remembering: 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Fast foods is Limit - Sodium (27%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Fast foods rated Limit?

Rating basis: Fast foods's Sodium is 546 mg, 27% of the daily limit, judged as Limit per the 25-30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Fast foods?

On a per-100 g basis, Fast foods contains Sodium 546 mg, or 27% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Fast foods safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Fast foods falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 178 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Fast foods compare to other prepared foods foods?

Measured against other Prepared Foods foods, Fast foods is more in Sodium (546 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.