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Fish, caviar, black and red, granular

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Fish is Higher risk: the highest item, Sodium, is at 75% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus356 mg36%
High
Sodium1500 mg75%
High
Potassium181 mg9%
Low

About this food

Fish is a common member of Meat & Protein. 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. This helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Fish's sodium (75%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein24.6 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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Frequently asked questions

Is Fish safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Fish is rated Higher risk - Sodium is the highest contributor at 75% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Fish rated Higher risk?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Fish's Sodium is highest (1500 mg, 75% of daily limit), falling in the >30% band - hence the Higher risk rating.

How much Sodium is in Fish?

On a per-100 g basis, Fish contains Sodium 1500 mg, or 75% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Fish safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Fish falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 181 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 (1500 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.