Grass Carp — Cao Yu is Avoid for kidney disease patients
Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD · Verified against USDA & KDOQI guidelines.
Grass Carp — Cao Yu — kidney-friendly food
CKD Daily Limit Impact
Phosphorus
20%
Sodium
2%
Potassium
17%
Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits
🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Grass Carp — Cao Yu

Nutrition facts & CKD safety rating per 100gram serving

Serving Size 100.0 gram
5gram ← drag to adjust → 500gram
Calories
113 kcal
Protein
18.0 g
Carbs
0.0 g
Fat
4.4 g
Phosphorus Learn more →
196 mg
20% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit
47 mg
2% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit
Potassium Learn more →
336 mg
17% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit
Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Grass Carp — Cao Yu 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. Freshwater. P-heavy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grass Carp — Cao Yu safe for people with kidney disease?
Grass Carp — Cao Yu is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 196.0mg phosphorus, 47.0mg sodium, and 336.0mg 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 Grass Carp — Cao Yu?
A 100.0g serving of Grass Carp — Cao Yu contains 196mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 20% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.
How much sodium is in Grass Carp — Cao Yu?
Per 100.0g serving, Grass Carp — Cao Yu provides 47mg of sodium — about 2% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.
How much potassium is in Grass Carp — Cao Yu?
Grass Carp — Cao Yu contains 336mg 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 Grass Carp — Cao Yu?
Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Grass Carp — Cao Yu 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