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Pizza, pepperoni topping, regular crust, frozen, cooked

Per 100 g edible portion
Prepared Foods
LimitPizza receives a Limit rating. Sodium at 30% of its limit is the highest of the three, so keep servings small.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus196 mg20%
Moderate
Sodium590 mg30%
High
Potassium239 mg12%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Prepared Foods deserve attention: Pizza - The mineral columns on this page come from the USDA database and are rated against the daily limits used across this site.

Nutrient insight

Sodium leads at 30%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein14.4 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)3.4 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

How to eat it more safely: 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?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Pizza is Limit, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (30%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Pizza rated Limit?

Simply put: among Pizza's three minerals, Sodium is highest (590 mg, 30%), and by the tier rule (25-30%) the result is Limit.

How much Sodium is in Pizza?

In every 100 g of Pizza, Sodium is about 590 mg - roughly 30% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Pizza safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Pizza falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 239 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Pizza compare to other prepared foods foods?

Against the Prepared Foods average, Pizza shows more Sodium (590 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.