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Fish, sheepshead, cooked, dry heat

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Fish lands in the Higher risk band: Phosphorus is 35% - clearly high, handle with care.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus350 mg35%
High
Sodium73 mg4%
Low
Potassium512 mg26%
High

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 35% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.

Other nutrients

Protein26 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Fish safe for kidney disease?

Fish scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (35% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Fish rated Higher risk?

The reason: Phosphorus (350 mg, 35%) is the most prominent of Fish's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Phosphorus is in Fish?

Data: 100 g of Fish has Phosphorus 350 mg (35% of the 1,000 mg limit).

Is Fish safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Fish exceeds the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 512 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 Phosphorus at 350 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.