CKD Daily Limit Impact

Phosphorus

25%

Sodium

Potassium

21%

Based on CKD Stage 3-4 daily limits

Meat & Protein Avoid

Tuna — Fresh

Q: Is Tuna — Fresh safe for people with kidney disease?

Tuna — Fresh is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 252.0mg phosphorus, 39.0mg sodium, and 417.0mg 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 Tuna — Fresh?

A 100.0g serving of Tuna — Fresh contains 252mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 25% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Q: How much sodium is in Tuna — Fresh?

Per 100.0g serving, Tuna — Fresh provides 39mg of sodium — about 2% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Q: How much potassium is in Tuna — Fresh?

Tuna — Fresh contains 417mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 21% 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

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Calories

108 kcal

Protein

24.0 g

Carbs

0.0 g

Fat

1.0 g

Phosphorus Learn more →

252 mg

25% of 1,000mg daily CKD limit

Sodium Learn more →

39 mg

2% of 2,300mg daily CKD limit

Potassium Learn more →

417 mg

21% of 2,000mg daily CKD limit

Verdict: หลีกเลี่ยง for CKD

Tuna — Fresh 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 mediterranean-foods. USDA.

Kidney-Friendly Alternatives

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

Vanilla Protein Milk Beverage

Vanilla Bean Vanilla Bean Regular Nutritional Shake

Very Vanilla Very Vanilla Mobility Daily Nutritional Drink

Phosphorus84 mg

Sodium84 mg

Potassium198 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tuna — Fresh safe for people with kidney disease?

Tuna — Fresh is rated Avoid for CKD patients. Avoid or eat rarely if you have CKD. With 252.0mg phosphorus, 39.0mg sodium, and 417.0mg 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 Tuna — Fresh?

A 100.0g serving of Tuna — Fresh contains 252mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 25% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

How much sodium is in Tuna — Fresh?

Per 100.0g serving, Tuna — Fresh provides 39mg of sodium — about 2% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

How much potassium is in Tuna — Fresh?

Tuna — Fresh contains 417mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 21% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Can dialysis patients eat Tuna — Fresh?

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Tuna — Fresh 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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