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Turtle, green, raw

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
ModerateTurtle receives a Moderate rating. Phosphorus leads the three minerals at 18% of its daily limit, so portion size matters.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus180 mg18%
Moderate
Sodium68 mg3%
Low
Potassium230 mg12%
Low

About this food

In a CKD diet, Meat & Protein deserve attention: Turtle - 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

Turtle's phosphorus (18%) is worth noting - especially with Animal source (higher absorption) as the source, since absorption differs a lot.

Other nutrients

Protein19.8 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of 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: 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 Turtle safe for kidney disease?

On a CKD stage 3-4 basis, Turtle is Moderate, with risk mainly coming from Phosphorus (18%). Data is for reference and is not medical advice.

Why is Turtle rated Moderate?

Simply put: among Turtle's three minerals, Phosphorus is highest (180 mg, 18%), and by the tier rule (15-25%) the result is Moderate.

How much Phosphorus is in Turtle?

On a per-100 g basis, Turtle contains Phosphorus 180 mg, or 18% of the 1,000 mg daily limit.

Is Turtle safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Turtle falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 230 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Turtle compare to other meat & protein foods?

Measured against other Meat & Protein foods, Turtle is less in Phosphorus (180 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.