Pork, cured, ham, extra lean and regular, canned, roasted
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskFrom a daily-limit view, Pork lands in the Higher risk band: Sodium is 53% - clearly high, handle with care.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus221 mg22%
Moderate
Sodium1068 mg53%
High
Potassium351 mg18%
Moderate
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 (53%), Pork must fit inside your daily sodium budget.
Other nutrients
Protein20.9 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.
Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Pork falls in the Higher risk tier, with Sodium (53%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.
Why is Pork rated Higher risk?
The deciding factor is Sodium: 1068 mg, 53% of the limit, in the >30% band - so Pork is rated Higher risk.
How much Sodium is in Pork?
Per 100 g, Pork provides Sodium 1068 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (53%).
Is Pork safe on a low-potassium diet?
On a low-potassium plan, Pork exceeds the 300 mg reference, showing 351 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 (1068 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.