Shrimp and CKD: Potassium Data per 100 g

Short answer: Shrimp contains 170 mg of Potassium per 100 g, which is 8% of the daily limit. Against the 2,000 mg daily allowance, this is a Low contribution.

About Shrimp

Shrimp belongs to the Meat & Protein category. 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

Shrimp's sodium is the top contributor (47% of its limit). Sodium drives blood pressure and swelling, and most CKD patients limit it - watch hidden sodium in sauces and cured products.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium per 100 g

Practical tips

Practical tip: Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.

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