Pork Ribs — Pai Gu is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Pork Ribs — Pai Gu — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
21%
Sodium
3%
Potassium
16%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Pork Ribs — Pai Gu

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
277 kcal
Protein
18.0 g
Carbs
0.0 g
Fat
22.0 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
210 mg
21% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
75 mg
3% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
311 mg
16% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Pork Ribs — Pai Gu 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 steamed ribs + soup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pork Ribs — Pai Gu safe for people with kidney disease?
Pork Ribs — Pai Gu is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 210.0mg phosphorus, 75.0mg sodium, and 311.0mg 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 Ribs — Pai Gu?
A 100.0g serving of Pork Ribs — Pai Gu 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 Ribs — Pai Gu?
Per 100.0g serving, Pork Ribs — Pai Gu provides 75mg of sodium — about 3% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Pork Ribs — Pai Gu?
Pork Ribs — Pai Gu contains 311mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 16% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Pork Ribs — Pai Gu?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Pork Ribs — Pai Gu 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