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Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Breast, meat and skin and breading

Per 100 g edible portion
Prepared Foods
Higher riskFast Foods is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 33% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus230 mg23%
Moderate
Sodium657 mg33%
High
Potassium282 mg14%
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

Fast Foods's sodium (33%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein23.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Fast Foods falls in the Higher risk tier, with Sodium (33%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Fast Foods rated Higher risk?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 657 mg, 33% of the limit, in the >30% band - so Fast Foods is rated Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Fast Foods?

On a per-100 g basis, Fast Foods contains Sodium 657 mg, or 33% 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 282 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 (657 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.