Tongue

Tongue is rated Moderate for CKD patients. Eat in moderate portions if you have CKD. With 144.0mg phosphorus, 372.0mg sodium, and 183.0mg 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 Tongue contains 144mg of phosphorus, which is approximately 14% of the recommended 1,000mg daily limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Per 100.0g serving, Tongue provides 372mg of sodium — about 16% of the 2,300mg daily sodium limit recommended for kidney patients.

Tongue contains 183mg of potassium per 100.0g serving, equivalent to about 9% of the daily 2,000mg potassium limit for CKD Stage 3-4 patients.

Dialysis patients have stricter mineral limits. Given Tongue 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.