Yellow Croaker — Huang Hua Yu is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Yellow Croaker — Huang Hua Yu — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
20%
Sodium
3%
Potassium
15%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Yellow Croaker — Huang Hua Yu

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
105 kcal
Protein
18.0 g
Carbs
0.0 g
Fat
3.0 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
195 mg
20% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
75 mg
3% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
290 mg
15% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Yellow Croaker — Huang Hua Yu 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

Imported from chinese-foods. Popular at Chinese New Year.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yellow Croaker — Huang Hua Yu safe for people with kidney disease?
Yellow Croaker — Huang Hua Yu is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 195.0mg phosphorus, 75.0mg sodium, and 290.0mg 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 Yellow Croaker — Huang Hua Yu?
A 100.0g serving of Yellow Croaker — Huang Hua Yu contains 195mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 20% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Yellow Croaker — Huang Hua Yu?
Per 100.0g serving, Yellow Croaker — Huang Hua Yu provides 75mg of sodium — about 3% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Yellow Croaker — Huang Hua Yu?
Yellow Croaker — Huang Hua Yu contains 290mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 15% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Yellow Croaker — Huang Hua Yu?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Yellow Croaker — Huang Hua Yu 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.

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Last updated: May 24, 2026 · Data source: USDA FoodData Central & KDOQI guidelines