Pork — Maiale is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Pork — Maiale — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
21%
Sodium
2%
Potassium
17%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Pork — Maiale

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
143 kcal
Protein
21.0 g
Carbs
0.0 g
Fat
6.0 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
210 mg
21% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
56 mg
2% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
340 mg
17% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Pork — Maiale 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 italian-foods. USDA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pork — Maiale safe for people with kidney disease?
Pork — Maiale is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 210.0mg phosphorus, 56.0mg sodium, and 340.0mg 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 Pork — Maiale?
A 100.0g serving of Pork — Maiale contains 210mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 21% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Pork — Maiale?
Per 100.0g serving, Pork — Maiale provides 56mg of sodium — about 2% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Pork — Maiale?
Pork — Maiale contains 340mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 17% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Pork — Maiale?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Pork — Maiale 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