Salami, pork, beef, less sodium
Per 100 g edible portion
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus272 mg27%High
Sodium623 mg31%High
Potassium1372 mg69%High
About this food
How to think about Meat & Protein: Salami 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
Potassium at 69% is the main consideration. Concentrated forms such as juice and dried fruit absorb faster; whole foods are gentler.
Other nutrients
Protein15 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)6.2 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 common practice is: Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.