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Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, jowl, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Kidney-friendlyBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Pork is rated Kidney-friendly - Phosphorus is the highest at 9% of its limit, still well below 15%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus86 mg9%
Low
Sodium25 mg1%
Low
Potassium148 mg7%
Low

About this food

Pork belongs to the Meat & Protein category. 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 the top contributor (9% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein6.4 gNot part of rating
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

Practical tip: 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 (9%). 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 (86 mg, 9%), and by the tier rule (<15%) the result is Kidney-friendly.

How much Phosphorus is in Pork?

Per 100 g, Pork contains Phosphorus 86 mg, which is 9% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Pork safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Pork falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 148 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Pork compare to other meat & protein foods?

Compared with the typical Meat & Protein food, Pork has less Phosphorus - 86 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.