ModerateTurkey's standout mineral is Phosphorus (19% of limit), giving it a Moderate rating - fine to eat with attention to portions.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)
Phosphorus188 mg19%
Moderate
Sodium105 mg5%
Low
Potassium223 mg11%
Low
About this food
How to think about Meat & Protein: Turkey is worth a closer look - 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.
Nutrient insight
Turkey's phosphorus is the top contributor (19% 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
Protein22 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Turkey is rated Moderate - Phosphorus is the highest contributor at 19% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.
Why is Turkey rated Moderate?
Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Turkey's Phosphorus is highest (188 mg, 19% of daily limit), falling in the 15-25% band - hence the Moderate rating.
How much Phosphorus is in Turkey?
Per 100 g, Turkey contains Phosphorus 188 mg, which is 19% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).
Is Turkey safe on a low-potassium diet?
On a low-potassium diet, Turkey falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 223 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.
How does Turkey compare to other meat & protein foods?
Compared with the typical Meat & Protein food, Turkey has less Phosphorus - 188 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.