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Pizza, cheese topping, thin crust, frozen, cooked

Per 100 g edible portion
Prepared Foods
ModerateUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Pizza falls in the Moderate tier, mainly driven by Sodium (24%). Enjoy in moderation.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus215 mg22%
Moderate
Sodium471 mg24%
Moderate
Potassium201 mg10%
Low

About this food

About Pizza: The mineral columns on this page come from the USDA database and are rated against the daily limits used across this site. As a Prepared Foods item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

Pizza's sodium is the top contributor (24% 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

Protein11.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.7 gMay contain added 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: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

Practical tip: Keeping the portion moderate and the preparation plain helps the minerals stay within the daily limits.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pizza safe for kidney disease?

Pizza scores Moderate on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (24% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Pizza rated Moderate?

The reason: Sodium (471 mg, 24%) is the most prominent of Pizza's three minerals, at the 15-25% level, which maps to Moderate.

How much Sodium is in Pizza?

Per 100 g, Pizza contains Sodium 471 mg, which is 24% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Pizza safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Pizza falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 201 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Pizza compare to other prepared foods foods?

Compared with the typical Prepared Foods food, Pizza has more Sodium - 471 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.