General Tso Chicken — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

13%

Sodium

19%

Potassium

10%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥩 Meat & Protein Limit

General Tso Chicken

Q: Is General Tso Chicken safe for people with kidney disease?

General Tso Chicken is rated Limit for CKD patients. Limit intake if you have CKD. With 127.0mg phosphorus, 435.0mg sodium, and 201.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, you should keep portion sizes small and not eat it daily. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in General Tso Chicken?

A 100.0g serving of General Tso Chicken contains 127mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 13% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in General Tso Chicken?

Per 100.0g serving, General Tso Chicken provides 435mg of sodium — about 19% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in General Tso Chicken?

General Tso Chicken contains 201mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 10% 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

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Calories

295 kcal

Protein

12.9 g

Carbs

24.0 g

Fat

16.4 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

127 mg

13% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

435 mg

19% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

201 mg

10% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Limit for CKD

General Tso Chicken is high in one or more restricted minerals. If you have CKD Stage 3 or higher, eat small portions only and avoid combining it with other high-mineral foods on the same day.

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

Source & Notes

USDA FNDDS (foodCode: 27445150)

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Meat & Protein? Try these instead:

Safe

Creamy Milk Chocolate Nutritional Shake

Nonfat Milk Plain Yogurt

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Phosphorus110 mg

Sodium59 mg

Potassium172 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is General Tso Chicken safe for people with kidney disease?

General Tso Chicken is rated Limit for CKD patients. Limit intake if you have CKD. With 127.0mg phosphorus, 435.0mg sodium, and 201.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, you should keep portion sizes small and not eat it daily. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How much phosphorus is in General Tso Chicken?

A 100.0g serving of General Tso Chicken contains 127mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 13% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in General Tso Chicken?

Per 100.0g serving, General Tso Chicken provides 435mg of sodium — about 19% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in General Tso Chicken?

General Tso Chicken contains 201mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 10% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat General Tso Chicken?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given General Tso Chicken is rated Limit (Limit intake if you have CKD), dialysis patients should consult their dietitian before consuming this food. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.