Higher riskBased on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, School Lunch is rated Higher risk - Phosphorus exceeds 30% of its limit, past the 30% warning line.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus300 mg30%
High
Sodium400 mg20%
Moderate
Potassium331 mg17%
Moderate
About this food
School Lunch belongs to the Prepared Foods category. The mineral columns on this page come from the USDA database and are rated against the daily limits used across this site.
Nutrient insight
School Lunch's phosphorus is the top contributor (30% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.
Other nutrients
Protein12.1 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber3.8 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)6.8 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
Combining phosphorus, sodium and potassium, School Lunch falls in the Higher risk tier, with Phosphorus (30%) contributing the most. Plan meals with your doctor's guidance.
Why is School Lunch rated Higher risk?
The deciding factor is Phosphorus: 300 mg, 30% of the limit, in the >30% band - so School Lunch is rated Higher risk.
How much Phosphorus is in School Lunch?
Per 100 g, School Lunch contains Phosphorus 300 mg, which is 30% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).
Is School Lunch safe on a low-potassium diet?
On a low-potassium diet, School Lunch exceeds the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 331 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.
How does School Lunch compare to other prepared foods foods?
Compared with the typical Prepared Foods food, School Lunch has more Phosphorus - 300 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.