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Fast foods, submarine sandwich, steak and cheese on white bread with cheese, lettuce and tomato

Per 100 g edible portion
Prepared Foods
ModerateFast foods receives a Moderate rating. Sodium leads the three minerals at 22% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus132 mg13%
Low
Sodium444 mg22%
Moderate
Potassium183 mg9%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Prepared Foods deserve attention: Fast foods - 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 (22%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein12.3 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber1.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.4 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Fast foods is Moderate - Sodium (22%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Fast foods rated Moderate?

Rating basis: Fast foods's Sodium is 444 mg, 22% of the daily limit, judged as Moderate per the 15-25% tier.

How much Sodium is in Fast foods?

On a per-100 g basis, Fast foods contains Sodium 444 mg, or 22% 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 183 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 (444 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.