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Kielbasa, fully cooked, grilled

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Kielbasa falls in the Higher risk tier - Sodium (53%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus204 mg20%
Moderate
Sodium1062 mg53%
High
Potassium306 mg15%
Moderate

About this food

About Kielbasa: 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. As a Meat & Protein item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Kielbasa's sodium is the top contributor (53% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Other nutrients

Protein12.4 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)2.4 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
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 Kielbasa safe for kidney disease?

Kielbasa scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (53% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Kielbasa rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (1062 mg, 53%) is the most prominent of Kielbasa's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Kielbasa?

Per 100 g, Kielbasa contains Sodium 1062 mg, which is 53% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Kielbasa safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Kielbasa exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 306 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Kielbasa compare to other meat & protein foods?

Compared with the typical Meat & Protein food, Kielbasa has more Sodium - 1062 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.