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Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, chitterlings, cooked, simmered

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyPork scores Kidney-friendly across all three minerals - Phosphorus leads at 7% of its limit, far from any caution threshold.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus66 mg7%
Low
Sodium18 mg<1%
Low
Potassium14 mg<1%
Low

About this food

How to think about Meat & Protein: Pork is worth a closer look - 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 phosphorus is 7% of the limit, from Animal source (higher absorption). On a phosphorus-restricted diet, limit how often and how much you eat it.

Other nutrients

Protein12.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pork safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Pork is Kidney-friendly, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (7%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Pork rated Kidney-friendly?

Simply put: among Pork's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (66 mg, 7%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Pork?

Data: 100 g of Pork has Phosphorus 66 mg (7% of the 1,000 mg limit).

Is Pork safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Pork falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 14 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Pork compare to other meat & protein foods?

Next to other Meat & Protein options, Pork carries less Phosphorus at 66 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.