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Frankfurter, pork

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Frankfurter's Higher risk rating is driven by Sodium (41%), above the 30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus171 mg17%
Moderate
Sodium816 mg41%
High
Potassium264 mg13%
Low

About this food

Frankfurter (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 is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Frankfurter's sodium (41%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein12.8 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0.1 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of 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?

Frankfurter scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (41% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Frankfurter rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (816 mg, 41%) is the most prominent of Frankfurter's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Frankfurter?

On a per-100 g basis, Frankfurter contains Sodium 816 mg, or 41% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Frankfurter safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Frankfurter falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 264 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 (816 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.