Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, leaf fat, 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 2% of its limit, still well below 15%.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus19 mg2%
Low
Sodium5 mg<1%
Low
Potassium31 mg2%
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 (2% 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
Protein1.8 gNot part of rating
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Pork is Kidney-friendly. Main consideration: Phosphorus at 2% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.
Why is Pork rated Kidney-friendly?
Pork is rated Kidney-friendly because Phosphorus is 2% of its limit (19 mg) - the only mineral reaching the <15% range.
How much Phosphorus is in Pork?
Per 100 g, Pork contains Phosphorus 19 mg, which is 2% 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 31 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 - 19 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.