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Pate, chicken liver, canned

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateFrom a daily-limit view, Pate lands in the Moderate band: Sodium is the highest at 19%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus175 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium386 mg19%
Moderate
Potassium95 mg5%
Low

About this food

For Meat & Protein, Pate is a typical example. 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

Pate's sodium is 19% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein13.4 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine80 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

A handy approach - 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 Pate safe for kidney disease?

Pate scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (19% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Pate rated Moderate?

The reason: Sodium (386 mg, 19%) is the most prominent of Pate's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Pate?

Data: 100 g of Pate has Sodium 386 mg (19% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Pate safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Pate falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 95 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Pate compare to other meat & protein foods?

Next to other Meat & Protein options, Pate carries more Sodium at 386 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.