Pork Liver — Zhu Gan is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Pork Liver — Zhu Gan — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
41%
Sodium
3%
Potassium
14%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Pork Liver — Zhu Gan

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
134 kcal
Protein
21.0 g
Carbs
3.0 g
Fat
4.0 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
407 mg
41% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
80 mg
3% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
273 mg
14% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Pork Liver — Zhu Gan 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-extreme. Avoid for CKD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pork Liver — Zhu Gan safe for people with kidney disease?
Pork Liver — Zhu Gan is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 407.0mg phosphorus, 80.0mg sodium, and 273.0mg 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 Liver — Zhu Gan?
A 100.0g serving of Pork Liver — Zhu Gan contains 407mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 41% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Pork Liver — Zhu Gan?
Per 100.0g serving, Pork Liver — Zhu Gan provides 80mg of sodium — about 3% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Pork Liver — Zhu Gan?
Pork Liver — Zhu Gan contains 273mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 14% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
Can dialysis patients eat Pork Liver — Zhu Gan?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Pork Liver — Zhu Gan 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