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Pork sausage, link/patty, unprepared

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Pork sausage is Higher risk: the highest item, Sodium, is at 37% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus133 mg13%
Low
Sodium739 mg37%
High
Potassium307 mg15%
Moderate

About this food

Pork sausage is a common member of 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 helps when choosing similar foods.

Nutrient insight

Pork sausage's sodium (37%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein15.4 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.9 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: Whole food

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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Related guides

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Frequently asked questions

Is Pork sausage safe for kidney disease?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Pork sausage is Higher risk - Sodium (37%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Pork sausage rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Pork sausage's Sodium is 739 mg, 37% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Pork sausage?

On a per-100 g basis, Pork sausage contains Sodium 739 mg, or 37% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Pork sausage safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Pork sausage exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 307 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Pork sausage compare to other meat & protein foods?

Measured against other Meat & Protein foods, Pork sausage is more in Sodium (739 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.