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Fast foods, submarine sandwich, turkey, roast beef and ham on white bread with lettuce and tomato

Per 100 g edible portion
Prepared Foods
ModerateUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Fast foods falls in the Moderate tier, mainly driven by Sodium (17%). Enjoy in moderation.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus131 mg13%
Low
Sodium348 mg17%
Moderate
Potassium265 mg13%
Low

About this food

About Fast foods: The mineral columns on this page come from the USDA database and are rated against the daily limits used across this site. As a Prepared Foods item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Fast foods's sodium is the top contributor (17% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein10.7 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber1.4 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.2 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

Practical tip: 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Fast foods is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (17%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Fast foods rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Fast foods's three minerals, Sodium is highest (348 mg, 17%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Fast foods?

Per 100 g, Fast foods contains Sodium 348 mg, which is 17% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Fast foods safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Fast foods falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 265 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Fast foods compare to other prepared foods foods?

Compared with the typical Prepared Foods food, Fast foods has more Sodium - 348 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.