Pork Heart — Zhu Xin is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Pork Heart — Zhu Xin — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
18%
Sodium
3%
Potassium
15%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Pork Heart — Zhu Xin

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
118 kcal
Protein
17.0 g
Carbs
0.0 g
Fat
5.0 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
175 mg
18% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
80 mg
3% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
294 mg
15% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Pork Heart — Zhu Xin 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. USDA. P-heavy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pork Heart — Zhu Xin safe for people with kidney disease?
Pork Heart — Zhu Xin is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 175.0mg phosphorus, 80.0mg sodium, and 294.0mg 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 Heart — Zhu Xin?
A 100.0g serving of Pork Heart — Zhu Xin contains 175mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 18% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Pork Heart — Zhu Xin?
Per 100.0g serving, Pork Heart — Zhu Xin provides 80mg of sodium — about 3% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Pork Heart — Zhu Xin?
Pork Heart — Zhu Xin contains 294mg 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 Pork Heart — Zhu Xin?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Pork Heart — Zhu Xin 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