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Mollusks, oyster, eastern, farmed, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Mollusks is rated Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus is the highest at 9% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus93 mg9%
Low
Sodium178 mg9%
Low
Potassium124 mg6%
Low

About this food

Mollusks belongs to the Meat & Protein category. 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.

Nutrient insight

Mollusks's phosphorus is the top contributor (9% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein5.2 gNot part of rating
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

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 Mollusks safe for kidney disease?

Mollusks scores Kidney-friendly on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Phosphorus (9% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Mollusks rated Kidney-friendly?

The reason: Phosphorus (93 mg, 9%) is the most prominent of Mollusks's three minerals, at the <15% level, which maps to Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Mollusks?

Per 100 g, Mollusks contains Phosphorus 93 mg, which is 9% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Mollusks safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Mollusks falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 124 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Mollusks compare to other meat & protein foods?

Compared with the typical Meat & Protein food, Mollusks has less Phosphorus - 93 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.