Pork, bacon, rendered fat, cooked
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus9 mg<1%Low
Sodium27 mg1%Low
Potassium15 mg<1%Low
About this food
For Meat & Protein, Pork 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
Pork's sodium is 1% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.
Other nutrients
Protein0.1 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine140.7 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.