Pork, cured, ham with natural juices, slice, bone-in, separable lean only, unheated
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskPork is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 43% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus258 mg26%
High
Sodium861 mg43%
High
Potassium300 mg15%
Moderate
About this food
Pork sits in the Meat & Protein group. 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 (43%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.
Other nutrients
Protein24.3 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Pork is Higher risk. Main consideration: Sodium at 43% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.
Why is Pork rated Higher risk?
Pork is rated Higher risk because Sodium is 43% of its limit (861 mg) - the only mineral reaching the >30% range.
How much Sodium is in Pork?
On a per-100 g basis, Pork contains Sodium 861 mg, or 43% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.
Is Pork safe on a low-potassium diet?
For a potassium-watching diet, Pork exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 300 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.
How does Pork compare to other meat & protein foods?
Measured against other Meat & Protein foods, Pork is more in Sodium (861 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.