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Sausage, breakfast sausage, beef, pre-cooked, unprepared

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Sausage falls in the Higher risk tier - Sodium (45%) is the main risk source.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus126 mg13%
Low
Sodium904 mg45%
High
Potassium285 mg14%
Low

About this food

About Sausage: 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

Sausage's sodium is 45% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein12.9 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)1 gNatural sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine45.5 mgLow 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sausage safe for kidney disease?

Sausage scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (45% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is Sausage rated Higher risk?

The reason: Sodium (904 mg, 45%) is the most prominent of Sausage's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Sausage?

Data: 100 g of Sausage has Sodium 904 mg (45% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is Sausage safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: Sausage falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 285 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does Sausage compare to other meat & protein foods?

Next to other Meat & Protein options, Sausage carries more Sodium at 904 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.