Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

12%

Sodium

Potassium

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou

Q: Is Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou safe for people with kidney disease?

Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 117.0mg phosphorus, 36.0mg sodium, and 178.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, it is best avoided or eaten only on special occasions. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

Q: How much phosphorus is in Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou?

A 100.0g serving of Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou contains 117mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 12% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou?

Per 100.0g serving, Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou provides 36mg of sodium — about 2% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou?

Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou contains 178mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 9% 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

5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram

Calories

518 kcal

Protein

9.3 g

Carbs

0.0 g

Fat

53.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

117 mg

12% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

36 mg

2% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

178 mg

9% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou 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. For red braised pork (hong shao rou).

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Phosphorus148 mg

Sodium76 mg

Potassium198 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou safe for people with kidney disease?

Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 117.0mg phosphorus, 36.0mg sodium, and 178.0mg 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 Belly — Wu Hua Rou?

A 100.0g serving of Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou contains 117mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 12% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou?

Per 100.0g serving, Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou provides 36mg of sodium — about 2% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou?

Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou contains 178mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 9% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Pork Belly — Wu Hua Rou 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.