Dry Textured Vegetable Protein — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

73%

Sodium

Potassium

100%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Dry Textured Vegetable Protein

Q: Is Dry Textured Vegetable Protein safe for people with kidney disease?

Dry Textured Vegetable Protein is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 726.0mg phosphorus, 2.0mg sodium, and 2480.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much potassium is in Dry Textured Vegetable Protein?

Dry Textured Vegetable Protein contains 2480mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 100% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

Calories

366 kcal

Protein

51.1 g

Carbs

32.9 g

Fat

3.3 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

726 mg

73% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

2 mg

0% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

2480 mg

100% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Dry Textured Vegetable Protein contains levels that significantly exceed CKD-friendly thresholds. Avoid this food regularly. If you must eat it (e.g., on a special occasion), keep portions tiny and adjust the rest of your day accordingly.

Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian — individual CKD stages and lab values vary.

Source & Notes

USDA FNDDS (foodCode: 41440000)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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Safe

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Phosphorus146 mg

Sodium38 mg

Potassium154 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dry Textured Vegetable Protein safe for people with kidney disease?

Dry Textured Vegetable Protein is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 726.0mg phosphorus, 2.0mg sodium, and 2480.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in Dry Textured Vegetable Protein?

A 100.0g serving of Dry Textured Vegetable Protein contains 726mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 73% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Dry Textured Vegetable Protein?

Per 100.0g serving, Dry Textured Vegetable Protein provides 2mg of sodium — about 0% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Dry Textured Vegetable Protein?

Dry Textured Vegetable Protein contains 2480mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 100% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Dry Textured Vegetable Protein?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Dry Textured Vegetable Protein is rated Avoid (Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.