Can kidney patients eat dried fish?

No — dried/salted fish is extremely high in sodium (5,000+ mg/100g), phosphorus, and potassium. Avoid entirely in CKD and dialysis. Fresh fish (rohu, tilapia, mackerel) in 100-150g portions is the safe alternative.

Proteins

Is Dried / Salted Fish Good for Kidneys?

Also known as: सूखी मछली

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Potassium 500 mg/100gPhosphorus 800 mg/100gSodium 5000 mg/100g

Dried and salted fish is extreme: very high sodium (5,000+ mg/100g), concentrated phosphorus (800 mg/100g), and potassium. It's common in coastal Indian diets but should be completely avoided in CKD and dialysis. Fresh fish in controlled portions is the kidney-safe alternative.

Nutrition Profile (per 100g)

Nutrient

Amount

Level

CKD Note

Potassium

500 mg

High

Target <2,000-3,000 mg/day

Phosphorus

800 mg

High

Target 800-1,000 mg/day

Sodium

5000 mg

High

Target <2,000 mg/day

Protein

60 g

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Dialysis: 1.2 g/kg/day

Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central and ICMR-NIN Indian Food Composition Tables. Actual values vary by variety, ripeness, serving size, and cooking method. The database rating is a general reference, not an individualized diet recommendation.