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Meat extender

Per 100 g edible portion
Legumes & Nuts
Higher riskMeat extender is rated Higher risk. Potassium is 95% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus639 mg64%
High
Sodium10 mg<1%
Low
Potassium1902 mg95%
High

About this food

Meat extender sits in the Legumes & Nuts group. Legumes and nuts are typically high in both phosphorus and potassium, so they need care. Plant phosphorus absorbs at a lower rate (30-50%), so the real load is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Nutrient insight

From the potassium angle (95%), how much Meat extender fits depends on your latest lab values - this site only presents the data.

Other nutrients

Protein41.7 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber17.5 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: Natural plant source (lower absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Cook legumes and discard the water to lower some minerals; keep nuts to a small handful.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Meat extender safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Meat extender is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Potassium (95%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Meat extender rated Higher risk?

Simply put: among Meat extender's three minerals, Potassium is highest (1902 mg, 95%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Potassium is in Meat extender?

On a per-100 g basis, Meat extender contains Potassium 1902 mg, or 95% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Meat extender safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Meat extender exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 1902 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Meat extender compare to other legumes & nuts foods?

Measured against other Legumes & Nuts foods, Meat extender is more in Potassium (1902 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.