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Daily protein target
Protein needs differ a lot between pre-dialysis and dialysis. Get a stage-aware band — and a list of common Indian foods that fill it.
Your CKD stage
Treatment
What hits your band — common Indian protein sources
Protein per typical serving. Sorted highest-density first — pair 2–3 from the top with smaller sides to hit your daily band without piling on phosphorus.
Chana (boiled)
½ cup (100 g)
protein
8 g
Chicken breast
30 g (1 oz)
protein
7.5 g
Fish (any)
30 g (1 oz)
protein
7 g
Toor dal (cooked)
½ cup (100 g)
protein
7 g
Egg whole
1 medium (50 g)
protein
6.5 g
Moong dal (cooked)
½ cup (100 g)
protein
6.5 g
Cow milk
1 cup (200 ml)
protein
6.4 g
Paneer
30 g
protein
5.4 g
Curd
1 katori (150 g)
protein
4.7 g
Tofu (firm)
50 g
protein
4 g
Egg white only
1 medium
protein
3.5 g
Roti / chapati
1 (40 g)
protein
3.2 g
Cooked rice
½ cup (100 g)
protein
2.7 g
Almonds
6–8 nuts (10 g)
protein
2.1 g
Why plant protein wins
For the same grams of protein, plant sources (dal, tofu, tempeh, chana) come with about 40–50% less absorbable phosphorus than dairy or meat. They also reduce dietary acid load, which slows progression in non-dialysis CKD.
See the protein section of the renal diet guide for the dietitian's breakdown.