Shellfish

Shellfish is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 273.0mg phosphorus, 348.0mg sodium, and 131.0mg potassium per 100.0g serving, moderate portions are usually fine, but watch your daily totals. Always confirm with your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

A 100.0g serving of Shellfish contains 273mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 27% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Per 100.0g serving, Shellfish provides 348mg of sodium — about 15% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Shellfish contains 131mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 7% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Shellfish is rated Moderate (Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD), dialysis patients should eat smaller portions and monitor their weekly intake. Your dialysis team can give you personalised portion advice.