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Fish, sardine, Pacific, canned in tomato sauce, drained solids with bone

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Fish lands in the Higher risk band: Phosphorus is 37% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus366 mg37%
High
Sodium414 mg21%
Moderate
Potassium341 mg17%
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

Fish's phosphorus is the top contributor (37% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein20.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.4 gNatural 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

Practical tip: 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 - Phosphorus is the highest contributor at 37% 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 Phosphorus is highest (366 mg, 37% of daily limit), falling in the >30% band - hence the Higher risk rating.

How much Phosphorus is in Fish?

Per 100 g, Fish contains Phosphorus 366 mg, which is 37% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Fish safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Fish exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 341 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Fish compare to other meat & protein foods?

Compared with the typical Meat & Protein food, Fish has more Phosphorus - 366 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.