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Stage 3 is where high-potassium and high-phosphorus foods start doing real harm. These foods rate AVOID for stage 3 because their potassium, phosphorus, or sodium exceeds the stage thresholds — a single serving can consume a large share of the ~2,400 mg daily potassium budget.
Every food rated AVOID at stage 3 — the high-potassium, high-phosphorus offenders that matter now.
Values are per 100g (USDA FoodData Central / ICMR-NIN). Your actual serving may differ — always multiply by your portion. For a personal plan, check each food's guide for serving advice, leaching techniques, and safer alternatives. Your nephrologist and renal dietitian set YOUR individual limits.
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This content is a general reference, not medical advice, a diagnosis, or a treatment plan. Do not change your diet, fluids, medicines, or dialysis plan without your nephrologist or renal dietitian. Individual recommendations depend on your labs, medications, conditions, and care plan.