Sausage, smoked link sausage, pork and beef (nonfat dry milk added)
Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, Sausage falls in the Higher risk tier - Sodium (59%) is the main risk source.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus137 mg14%
Low
Sodium1173 mg59%
High
Potassium286 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
From the sodium angle (59%), Sausage must fit inside your daily sodium budget.
Other nutrients
Protein13.3 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
A common practice is: Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.
Sausage scores Higher risk on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (59% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.
Why is Sausage rated Higher risk?
The reason: Sodium (1173 mg, 59%) is the most prominent of Sausage's three minerals, at the >30% level, which maps to Higher risk.
How much Sodium is in Sausage?
Per 100 g, Sausage provides Sodium 1173 mg, compared with the CKD stage 3-4 limit of 2,000 mg (59%).
Is Sausage safe on a low-potassium diet?
On a low-potassium plan, Sausage falls below the 300 mg reference, showing 286 mg of Potassium per 100 g. Individual targets vary by CKD stage and lab results.
How does Sausage compare to other meat & protein foods?
Within Meat & Protein, Sausage ranks more on Sodium (1173 mg per 100 g) than the group average. Individual needs still decide what fits your plan.