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Frankfurter, meat and poultry, cooked, boiled

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Frankfurter is Higher risk: the highest item, Sodium, is at 46% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus180 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium914 mg46%
High
Potassium323 mg16%
Moderate

About this food

Frankfurter 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

Frankfurter's sodium (46%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein10.3 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.7 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine137.2 mgModerate purineNot rated · category estimate
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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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Frequently asked questions

Is Frankfurter safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Frankfurter is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (46%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Frankfurter rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Frankfurter's three minerals, Sodium is highest (914 mg, 46%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Frankfurter?

On a per-100 g basis, Frankfurter contains Sodium 914 mg, or 46% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Frankfurter safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Frankfurter exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 323 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Frankfurter compare to other meat & protein foods?

Measured against other Meat & Protein foods, Frankfurter is more in Sodium (914 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.