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Fish, anchovy, european, canned in oil, drained solids

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskFish is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 183% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus252 mg25%
High
Sodium3668 mg183%
High
Potassium544 mg27%
High

About this food

Fish sits in the Meat & Protein group. Animal proteins tend to be higher in phosphorus, and animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80% versus 30-50% for plants. Choosing low-phosphorus proteins such as egg whites or tofu, or controlling portions of red meat, is a common CKD approach.

Nutrient insight

Fish's sodium (183%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein28.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine93.1 mgModerate purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate1.5 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Animal source (higher absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.

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Related guides

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fish safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Fish falls in the Higher risk tier, with Sodium (183%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Fish rated Higher risk?

The deciding factor is Sodium: 3668 mg, 183% of the limit, in the >30% band - so Fish is rated Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Fish?

On a per-100 g basis, Fish contains Sodium 3668 mg, or 183% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Fish safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Fish exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 544 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Fish compare to other meat & protein foods?

Measured against other Meat & Protein foods, Fish is more in Sodium (3668 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.