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Sausage, summer, pork and beef, sticks, with cheddar cheese

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Sausage is Higher risk: the highest item, Sodium, is at 74% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus178 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium1483 mg74%
High
Potassium206 mg10%
Low

About this food

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

Sausage's sodium (74%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein19.4 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.1 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

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Sausage safe for kidney disease?

Sausage is rated Higher risk: Sodium is 74% of the CKD stage 3-4 limit, the highest item. Individual needs should be discussed with your healthcare team.

Why is Sausage rated Higher risk?

Sausage's Sodium content (1483 mg) equals 74% of the limit, sitting in the >30% band - that is why it rates Higher risk.

How much Sodium is in Sausage?

On a per-100 g basis, Sausage contains Sodium 1483 mg, or 74% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Sausage safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Sausage falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 206 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Sausage compare to other meat & protein foods?

Measured against other Meat & Protein foods, Sausage is more in Sodium (1483 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.