Pork and CKD: Potassium, Phosphorus & Sodium Reference
Short answer: Pork is rated Limit for CKD stage 3-4. Pork receives a Limit rating. Phosphorus at 27% of its limit is the highest of the three, so keep servings small.
About Pork
In a CKD diet, Meat & Protein deserve attention: Pork - 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
Phosphorus at 27% is the highest item. Additive phosphorus in processed foods absorbs best; naturally occurring phosphorus is more controllable.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g
Practical tips
If you are managing mineral intake: Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.
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