Pork, cured, ham and water product, shank, bone-in, unheated, separable lean only
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Pork lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 55% - clearly high, handle with care.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus209 mg21%
Moderate
Sodium1090 mg55%
High
Potassium234 mg12%
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
From the sodium angle (55%), Pork must fit inside your daily sodium budget.
Other nutrients
Protein17.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
A common practice is: Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.
On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Pork is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (55%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.
Why is Pork rated Higher risk?
Simply put: among Pork's three minerals, Sodium is highest (1090 mg, 55%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.
How much Sodium is in Pork?
Per 100 g, Pork provides Sodium 1090 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (55%).
Is Pork safe on a low-potassium diet?
On a low-potassium plan, Pork falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 234 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.
How does Pork compare to other meat & protein foods?
Within Meat & Protein, Pork ranks more on Sodium (1090 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.