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Liver sausage, liverwurst, pork

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Liver sausage is Higher risk: the highest item, Sodium, is at 43% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus230 mg23%
Moderate
Sodium860 mg43%
High
Potassium170 mg8%
Low

About this food

Liver sausage 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

Sodium leads at 43%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein14.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
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

How to eat it more safely: Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.

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Related guides

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Frequently asked questions

Is Liver sausage safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Liver sausage is Higher risk - Sodium (43%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Liver sausage rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Liver sausage's Sodium is 860 mg, 43% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Liver sausage?

In every 100 g of Liver sausage, Sodium is about 860 mg - roughly 43% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Liver sausage safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Liver sausage falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 170 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Liver sausage compare to other meat & protein foods?

Against the Meat & Protein average, Liver sausage shows more Sodium (860 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.