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Fast foods, hamburger; single, regular patty; double decker bun with condiments and special sauce

Per 100 g edible portion
Prepared Foods
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Fast foods is Moderate: the highest item, Sodium, sits at 19% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus112 mg11%
Low
Sodium386 mg19%
Moderate
Potassium194 mg10%
Low

About this food

Fast foods is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Fast foods's sodium (19%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein12.2 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber1.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Fast foods is Moderate. Main consideration: Sodium at 19% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Fast foods rated Moderate?

Fast foods is rated Moderate because Sodium is 19% of its limit (386 mg) - the only mineral reaching the 15-25% range.

How much Sodium is in Fast foods?

On a per-100 g basis, Fast foods contains Sodium 386 mg, or 19% 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 194 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 (386 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.