Mussels — Mejillones — kidney-friendly food

CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

20%

Sodium

12%

Potassium

13%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

🥩 Meat & Protein Avoid

Mussels — Mejillones

Q: Is Mussels — Mejillones safe for people with kidney disease?

Mussels — Mejillones is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 197.0mg phosphorus, 286.0mg sodium, and 268.0mg 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 Mussels — Mejillones?

A 100.0g serving of Mussels — Mejillones contains 197mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 20% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Mussels — Mejillones?

Per 100.0g serving, Mussels — Mejillones provides 286mg of sodium — about 12% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Mussels — Mejillones?

Mussels — Mejillones contains 268mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 13% 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

86 kcal

Protein

12.0 g

Carbs

4.0 g

Fat

2.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

197 mg

20% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

286 mg

12% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

268 mg

13% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: Avoid for CKD

Mussels — Mejillones 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 spanish-foods.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

Looking for safer choices in Meat & Protein? Try these instead:

Safe

Strawberrium Banana Flavored Low Fat Yogurt

Organic Smoothie Stonyfield

Complete Plant-based Milk

Banana Cream Pie Fat Free Light Yogurt

Phosphorus88 mg

Sodium53 mg

Potassium165 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mussels — Mejillones safe for people with kidney disease?

Mussels — Mejillones is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 197.0mg phosphorus, 286.0mg sodium, and 268.0mg 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 Mussels — Mejillones?

A 100.0g serving of Mussels — Mejillones contains 197mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 20% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Mussels — Mejillones?

Per 100.0g serving, Mussels — Mejillones provides 286mg of sodium — about 12% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Mussels — Mejillones?

Mussels — Mejillones contains 268mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 13% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Mussels — Mejillones?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Mussels — Mejillones 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.