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Fast Foods, Fried Chicken, Skin and breading from all pieces

Per 100 g edible portion
Prepared Foods
Higher riskBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Fast Foods is rated Higher risk - Sodium exceeds 48% of its limit, past the 30% warning line.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus215 mg22%
Moderate
Sodium965 mg48%
High
Potassium230 mg12%
Low

About this food

Fast Foods belongs to the Prepared Foods category. The mineral columns on this page come from the USDA database and are rated against the daily limits used across this site.

Nutrient insight

From the sodium angle (48%), Fast Foods must fit inside your daily sodium budget.

Other nutrients

Protein14.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0.3 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

A common practice is: 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 (48% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Fast Foods rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (965 mg, 48%) 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?

Per 100 g, Fast Foods provides Sodium 965 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (48%).

Is Fast Foods safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium plan, Fast Foods falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 230 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.

How does Fast Foods compare to other prepared foods foods?

Within Prepared Foods, Fast Foods ranks more on Sodium (965 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.