Salmon and CKD: Potassium, Phosphorus & Sodium Reference
Short answer: Salmon is rated Limit for CKD stage 3-4. Salmon's Phosphorus takes up 25% of the daily limit, earning a Limit rating - an occasional, small portion only.
About Salmon
How to think about Meat & Protein: Salmon 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
On the phosphorus angle (25%), Salmon belongs in the watch category. Pairing it with low-phosphorus sides like white rice or egg whites balances the meal.
Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g
Practical tips
A common practice is: Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.
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