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Fast foods, crispy chicken, bacon, and tomato club sandwich, with cheese, lettuce, and mayonnaise

Per 100 g edible portion
Prepared Foods
Higher riskFast foods is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 30% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus224 mg22%
Moderate
Sodium605 mg30%
High
Potassium256 mg13%
Low

About this food

Fast foods sits in the Prepared Foods group. The mineral columns on this page come from the USDA database and are rated against the daily limits used across this site.

Nutrient insight

Sodium leads at 30%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein15.4 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber1.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)5 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

How to eat it more safely: 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?

Fast foods scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (30% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Fast foods rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (605 mg, 30%) is the most prominent of Fast foods's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Fast foods?

In every 100 g of Fast foods, Sodium is about 605 mg - roughly 30% 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 256 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 (605 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.