Search Foods
Home Food Database Fish

Fish, sablefish, cooked, dry heat

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Fish lands in the Moderate band: Potassium is the highest at 23%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus215 mg22%
Moderate
Sodium72 mg4%
Low
Potassium459 mg23%
Moderate

About this food

For Meat & Protein, Fish is a typical example. 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

The most striking number here is potassium (23%). For patients on potassium restriction, portion size and leaching are the two levers that matter for foods like Fish.

Other nutrients

Protein17.2 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

A handy approach - Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.

Related foods

Related guides

Frequently asked questions

Is Fish safe for kidney disease?

Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Fish falls in the Moderate tier, with Potassium (23%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.

Why is Fish rated Moderate?

The deciding factor is Potassium: 459 mg, 23% of the limit, in the 15-25% band - so Fish is rated Moderate.

How much Potassium is in Fish?

Data: 100 g of Fish has Potassium 459 mg (23% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Fish safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Fish exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 459 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Fish compare to other meat & protein foods?

Next to other Meat & Protein options, Fish carries more Potassium at 459 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.