Salami, Italian, pork
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus229 mg23%Moderate
Sodium1890 mg94%High
Potassium340 mg17%Moderate
About this food
About Salami: 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. As a Meat & Protein item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.
Nutrient insight
Salami's sodium is 94% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.
Other nutrients
Protein21.7 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
Purine230.6 mgHigh 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.