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Pork, cured, ham with natural juices, spiral slice, boneless, separable lean only, unheated

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskOn a stage 3-4 CKD basis, Pork's Higher risk rating is driven by Sodium (45%), above the 30% band.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus283 mg28%
High
Sodium895 mg45%
High
Potassium317 mg16%
Moderate

About this food

Pork (Meat & Protein). 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. This is the same lens used for similar items.

Nutrient insight

Pork's sodium (45%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein19.2 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1.2 gNatural 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: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pork safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Pork is Higher risk, with risk mainly coming from Sodium (45%). 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 (895 mg, 45%), and by the tier rule (>30%) the result is Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Pork?

On a per-100 g basis, Pork contains Sodium 895 mg, or 45% 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 317 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 (895 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.