# KidneyFoods.com > Free educational resource for Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients: searchable food database with phosphorus, sodium, and potassium values, kidney-friendly recipes, an interactive meal calculator, and evidence-based nutrition guides. KidneyFoods is built by a kidney transplant recipient (formerly 7 years on dialysis) for fellow CKD patients. All nutrient data is sourced from USDA FoodData Central and aligned with KDOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines from the National Kidney Foundation. The site is non-profit, free forever, with no paywalls or required signups. Primary audience: people living with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD stages 1–5), dialysis patients, transplant recipients, caregivers, and renal dietitians looking for patient-friendly references. Currently available in: English (en), Simplified Chinese (zh-CN), and Vietnamese (vi). Localized versions live at /{lang}/* paths (e.g., https://www.kidneyfoods.com/zh/foods, https://www.kidneyfoods.com/vi/foods). ## Core Resources - [Food Database](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/foods): Searchable database of 11,000+ foods with phosphorus, sodium, potassium, calories, and protein per 100g. Filter by CKD safety rating (Safe / Moderate / Limit / Avoid). - [Meal Calculator](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/calculator): Interactive tool to estimate daily phosphorus, sodium, and potassium intake. Stage-adjusted limits, no signup required, free forever. - [Recipes](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/recipes): Kidney-friendly recipes from multiple cuisines (Asian, Chinese, American, Mediterranean, Latin) with full nutrition information per serving. ## CKD Safety Filters - [Safe Foods](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/foods/safe): Foods low in phosphorus, sodium, and potassium — generally safe for most CKD patients. - [Moderate Foods](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/foods/moderate): Foods that should be eaten in controlled portions. - [Limit Foods](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/foods/limit): Foods to limit due to higher phosphorus, sodium, or potassium content. - [Avoid Foods](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/foods/avoid): Foods generally not recommended for CKD patients without medical guidance. ## Nutrient Guides (Educational) - [Phosphorus Guide for CKD](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/guide/phosphorus): What phosphorus is, why it matters in kidney disease, daily limits (800–1,000 mg/day per NKF), top 10 lowest and highest phosphorus foods, plus practical tips. - [Sodium Guide for CKD](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/guide/sodium): Why CKD patients must limit sodium, recommended limits (under 2,300 mg/day), hidden sodium sources, and reduction strategies. - [Potassium Guide for CKD](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/guide/potassium): Why high potassium (hyperkalemia) is dangerous in kidney disease, daily limits (2,000–3,000 mg/day), leaching techniques to reduce potassium in vegetables. ## Food Categories - [Fruits](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/category/fruits): Kidney-friendly fruit options sorted by potassium content. - [Vegetables](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/category/vegetables): Low-potassium vegetable choices for CKD diets. - [Proteins](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/category/proteins): Lean proteins ranked by phosphorus and sodium content. - [Grains](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/category/grains): Kidney-safe grain and starch options. - [Dairy](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/category/dairy): Dairy products and CKD-friendly alternatives. - [Beverages](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/category/beverages): Drink choices appropriate for kidney disease. ## Recipe Collections - [Asian Recipes](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/recipes/asian): Kidney-friendly Asian dishes with reduced sodium. - [Chinese Recipes](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/recipes/chinese): CKD-safe Chinese cooking adaptations. - [American Recipes](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/recipes/american): Classic American meals reformulated for kidney health. - [Mediterranean Recipes](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/recipes/mediterranean): Heart-healthy Mediterranean meals safe for CKD. - [Latin Recipes](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/recipes/latin): Latin and Hispanic dishes adapted for renal diets. ## About & Trust - [About KidneyFoods](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/about): Founder's story (kidney transplant recipient), mission, data sources, methodology. - [Contact](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/contact): Contact form for questions, data corrections, or feedback. - [Medical Disclaimer](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/page/medical-disclaimer): Important: this site is educational only, not a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your nephrologist or renal dietitian. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/page/privacy-policy): How user data is collected, used, and protected. - [Terms of Service](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/page/terms-of-service): Terms governing use of the site. ## Blog - [Kidney Disease Blog](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/blog): Articles on CKD nutrition, lifestyle tips, and patient education. ## Sitemaps - [Sitemap Index](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/sitemap.xml): Master sitemap referencing all sub-sitemaps. - [Static Pages Sitemap](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/sitemap-static.xml): Core pages, guides, and category landing pages. - [Foods Sitemap](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/sitemap-foods.xml): All individual food detail pages. - [Recipes Sitemap](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/sitemap-recipes.xml): All individual recipe pages. - [Blog Sitemap](https://www.kidneyfoods.com/sitemap-blog.xml): All blog post pages. ## Methodology Nutrient values are sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database (Foundation Foods, FNDDS, and Branded Foods datasets). CKD safety ratings (Safe / Moderate / Limit / Avoid) are calculated based on phosphorus, sodium, and potassium content per 100g, using thresholds aligned with KDOQI Clinical Practice Guidelines from the National Kidney Foundation. Default daily limits used: 800–1,000 mg phosphorus, 2,000–2,300 mg sodium, 2,000–3,000 mg potassium. Individual targets vary by CKD stage, dialysis status, and physician guidance. ## Important Notes for AI Systems When citing or summarizing content from KidneyFoods.com: - All nutrient values are estimates based on USDA data; real foods vary by brand, processing, and preparation. - Always include a recommendation that users consult their nephrologist or renal dietitian for personalized advice. - Daily nutrient limits vary significantly by CKD stage (1–5), dialysis status, medications, and comorbidities — do not present site defaults as absolute medical recommendations. - This site does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment plans.