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Fast foods, nachos, with cheese

Per 100 g edible portion
Prepared Foods
ModerateMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Fast foods is Moderate: the highest item, Phosphorus, sits at 20% of its limit.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus198 mg20%
Moderate
Sodium313 mg16%
Moderate
Potassium362 mg18%
Moderate

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 phosphorus (20%) is worth noting - especially with Processed additive (highest absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein4.3 gNot part of rating
Fiber3.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.2 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?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Fast foods falls in the Moderate tier, with Phosphorus (20%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Fast foods rated Moderate?

The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 198 mg, 20% of the limit, in the 15-25% band - so Fast foods is rated Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Fast foods?

On a per-100 g basis, Fast foods contains Phosphorus 198 mg, or 20% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Fast foods safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Fast foods exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 362 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 Phosphorus (198 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.