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Fish, eel, mixed species, cooked, dry heat

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
LimitOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Fish's Limit rating is driven by Phosphorus (28%), in the 25-30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus277 mg28%
High
Sodium65 mg3%
Low
Potassium349 mg17%
Moderate

About this food

Fish (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 is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Fish's phosphorus (28%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein23.6 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Fish is Limit - Phosphorus (28%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Fish rated Limit?

Rating basis: Fish's Phosphorus is 277 mg, 28% of the daily limit, judged as Limit per the 25-30% tier.

How much Phosphorus is in Fish?

On a per-100 g basis, Fish contains Phosphorus 277 mg, or 28% of the 1,000 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 349 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 Phosphorus (277 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.