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School Lunch, chicken nuggets, whole grain breaded

Per 100 g edible portion
Prepared Foods
LimitUsing CKD stage 3-4 limits, School Lunch falls in the Limit tier - Sodium (26%) is the main driver.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus183 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium511 mg26%
High
Potassium231 mg12%
Low

About this food

About School Lunch: The mineral columns on this page come from the USDA database and are rated against the daily limits used across this site. As a Prepared Foods item, its role in a kidney diet depends mainly on mineral content.

Nutrient insight

School Lunch's sodium is 26% of the limit, the highest of the three. Herbs and lemon are practical salt substitutes.

Other nutrients

Protein15.7 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber2.2 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0.5 gMay contain added sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
PurineNo dataNot rated · reference for those with high uric acid
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Processed additive (highest absorption) · Potassium form: Processed or concentrated

Practical tips

A handy approach - Keeping the portion moderate and the preparation plain helps the minerals stay within the daily limits.

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Frequently asked questions

Is School Lunch safe for kidney disease?

School Lunch scores Limit on the phosphorus/sodium/potassium assessment, led by Sodium (26% of limit). This site presents data, not medical judgment.

Why is School Lunch rated Limit?

The reason: Sodium (511 mg, 26%) is the most prominent of School Lunch's three minerals, at the 25-30% level, which maps to Limit.

How much Sodium is in School Lunch?

Data: 100 g of School Lunch has Sodium 511 mg (26% of the 2,000 mg limit).

Is School Lunch safe on a low-potassium diet?

Low-potassium question: School Lunch falls below the 300 mg threshold (Potassium 231 mg per 100 g). Whether it fits depends on your daily potassium budget.

How does School Lunch compare to other prepared foods foods?

Next to other Prepared Foods options, School Lunch carries more Sodium at 511 mg per 100 g. Use your own daily limits, not category labels, as the guide.