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Pizza, meat topping, thick crust, frozen, cooked

Per 100 g edible portion
Prepared Foods
Higher riskPizza's Sodium reaches 34% of the daily limit, giving it a Higher risk rating - risk is elevated for most patients.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus209 mg21%
Moderate
Sodium690 mg34%
High
Potassium201 mg10%
Low

About this food

How to think about Prepared Foods: Pizza is worth a closer look - The mineral columns on this page come from the USDA database and are rated against the daily limits used across this site.

Nutrient insight

Pizza's sodium is the top contributor (34% 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

Protein11.8 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber2.3 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.9 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 Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (34% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Pizza rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (690 mg, 34%) is the most prominent of Pizza's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Pizza?

Per 100 g, Pizza contains Sodium 690 mg, which is 34% 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 - 690 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.