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Sausage, turkey, pork, and beef, low fat, smoked

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskMeasured against KDIGO/KDOQI daily limits, Sausage is Higher risk: the highest item, Sodium, is at 40% of its limit, above 30%.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus74 mg7%
Low
Sodium796 mg40%
High
Potassium243 mg12%
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

Sodium leads at 40%. Cutting sodium is not only about the salt shaker - processed foods and sauces carry a lot of it.

Other nutrients

Protein8 gNot part of rating
Fiber0.6 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of 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

How to eat it more safely: 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?

From a daily-limit standpoint, Sausage is Higher risk - Sodium (40%) is the highest of the three. Whether it suits you is best confirmed with your doctor.

Why is Sausage rated Higher risk?

Rating basis: Sausage's Sodium is 796 mg, 40% of the daily limit, judged as Higher risk per the >30% tier.

How much Sodium is in Sausage?

In every 100 g of Sausage, Sodium is about 796 mg - roughly 40% of the daily limit (2,000 mg).

Is Sausage safe on a low-potassium diet?

For people watching potassium, Sausage falls below 300 mg per 100 g, with Potassium at 243 mg. Confirm your personal limit with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How does Sausage compare to other meat & protein foods?

Against the Meat & Protein average, Sausage shows more Sodium (796 mg per 100 g). The tier shown here comes from its own numbers, not the category.