LimitMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Fish is Limit: Phosphorus hits 28% of its limit, close to the warning band.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus283 mg28%
High
Sodium110 mg6%
Low
Potassium456 mg23%
Moderate
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
Phosphorus leads at 28%. In CKD, track phosphorus intake and factor in the source (Animal source (higher absorption)) to judge the true burden.
Other nutrients
Protein24.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
How to eat it more safely: Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.
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 283 mg, 28% of the daily limit, judged as Limit per the 25-30% tier.
How much Phosphorus is in Fish?
In every 100 g of Fish, Phosphorus is about 283 mg - roughly 28% of the daily limit (1,000 mg).
Is Fish safe on a low-potassium diet?
For people watching potassium, Fish exceeds 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 456 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.
How does Fish compare to other meat & protein foods?
Against the Meat & Protein average, Fish shows more Phosphorus (283 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.