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Beef, bologna, reduced sodium

Per 100 g edible portion
Meat & Protein
Higher riskBeef is rated Higher risk. Sodium is 34% of its limit, beyond the safe line - individual cases need medical advice.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus82 mg8%
Low
Sodium682 mg34%
High
Potassium155 mg8%
Low

About this food

Beef sits in the Meat & Protein group. Animal proteins tend to be higher in phosphorus, and animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80% versus 30-50% for plants. Choosing low-phosphorus proteins such as egg whites or tofu, or controlling portions of red meat, is a common CKD approach.

Nutrient insight

Beef's sodium (34%) is the main risk item. Cooking plainly with less sauce can cut the per-serving sodium meaningfully.

Other nutrients

Protein11.7 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine123 mgModerate purineNot rated · category estimate
OxalateNo dataNot rated · reference for those with kidney stones
Phosphorus source: Animal source (higher absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Worth remembering: Boiling meat first and discarding the water removes some phosphorus and potassium; prefer low-phosphorus proteins like egg whites.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beef safe for kidney disease?

By our rating standard (CKD stage 3-4), Beef is Higher risk. Main consideration: Sodium at 34% of the daily limit. Data is for reference; consult your care team.

Why is Beef rated Higher risk?

Beef is rated Higher risk because Sodium is 34% of its limit (682 mg) - the only mineral reaching the >30% range.

How much Sodium is in Beef?

On a per-100 g basis, Beef contains Sodium 682 mg, or 34% of the 2,000 mg daily limit.

Is Beef safe on a low-potassium diet?

For a potassium-watching diet, Beef falls below the 300 mg per 100 g marker (Potassium 155 mg). The safest step is checking this against your own lab-based limit.

How does Beef compare to other meat & protein foods?

Measured against other Meat & Protein foods, Beef is more in Sodium (682 mg per 100 g) than the category average - data-only, never a prescription.