Pig's Trotter — Zhu Jiao is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Pig's Trotter — Zhu Jiao — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
11%
Sodium
3%
Potassium
10%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Pig's Trotter — Zhu Jiao

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
290 kcal
Protein
22.0 g
Carbs
0.0 g
Fat
22.0 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
110 mg
11% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
80 mg
3% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
190 mg
10% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Pig's Trotter — Zhu Jiao 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. For collagen-rich braises.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pig's Trotter — Zhu Jiao safe for people with kidney disease?
Pig's Trotter — Zhu Jiao is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 110.0mg phosphorus, 80.0mg sodium, and 190.0mg 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 Pig's Trotter — Zhu Jiao?
A 100.0g serving of Pig's Trotter — Zhu Jiao contains 110mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 11% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Pig's Trotter — Zhu Jiao?
Per 100.0g serving, Pig's Trotter — Zhu Jiao provides 80mg of sodium — about 3% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Pig's Trotter — Zhu Jiao?
Pig's Trotter — Zhu Jiao contains 190mg 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 Pig's Trotter — Zhu Jiao?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Pig's Trotter — Zhu Jiao 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